In the Long Run

The Easmon family living in London in 1985 sees their quiet life disrupted when their relative from Sierra Leone moves in.

Genre: Comedy

Cast:Jimmy Akingbola , Madeline Appiah , Bill Bailey , Idris Elba , Kellie Shirley , Sammy Kamara , Mattie Boys , Ellen Thomas , Neil D'Souza , Amani Johnson , Arthur Nightingale , Quincy , Jude Akuwudike , Deno Driz , Malaki Paul , Ayesha Antoine , Kevin Bishop , Doreen Ingleton

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Walter receives a letter from his mother telling him that his younger brother Valentine is coming from Sierra Leone to live with him. Valentine's arrival causes a stir, not least with Walter's wife who thinks he will be a bad influence.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Walter arranges a job interview for Valentine at the car parts factory where he works. Bagpipes jumps at the chance to avoid his and Kirsty's anniversary by joining Valentine on a cash-in-hand electrical job at a flat that is a brothel.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Thu, Apr 5, 2018

Keen to revive his football career Valentine signs up for open trials with Leyton Orient. Meanwhile, Agnes and Kirsty discover that their elderly neighbour Ernie has been dead for days and vow to give him a dignified send-off.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Thu, Apr 12, 2018

Walter's goddaughter arrives at the flat in a panic and begs Walter for help. Her engagement party is about to be ruined as her father disapproves of the union and refuses to participate. Walter and Agnes step in to act as family elders.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Valentine has started a new relationship, but will it last? Bagpipes and Kirsty take a long-awaited romantic holiday...in a motor-home in Essex. Agnes is inspired to learn how to drive but Walter may not be the person to teach her.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Rumours of redundancies throw Bagpipes' plans up in the air. Kobna and Dean run away and a heartbroken Valentine lands a delivery job.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Episode #2.1

Wed, Oct 16, 2019

Walter has been elected union rep at the factory just in time for delicate negotiations over job cuts. Valentine has moved out but is finding bachelor life not what he expected. Kirsty is trying to avoid an old flame.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Episode #2.2

Wed, Oct 23, 2019

Bagpipes makes a bold attempt to run Leon out of town. Agnes and Kobna step in to help when Valentine gets ripped off by a garage owner. The strike at the factory causes difficulties for everyone.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Episode #2.3

Wed, Oct 30, 2019

As the strike continues, money in the Easmon household is tight, so Agnes begins to work for the local council but her first job is an eye-opener. Bagpipes joins Valentine on a road trip. Kobna gets a Saturday job at Don's garage

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Episode #2.4

Wed, Nov 6, 2019

Walter stumbles on a secret weapon in his struggle to resolve the factory strike. Bagpipes protests when Kirsty gets a job at the bookies.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Episode #2.5

Wed, Nov 13, 2019

Agnes gets introduced to a fellow colleague and Valentine confronts Kobna's boss. Leon's plans affect Bagpipes in more ways than one.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Episode #2.6

Wed, Nov 20, 2019

Bagpipes, Kirsty and the Eastbridge community are getting ready for Melissa's adoption party at the Milton Arms, but Walter is disturbed to discover that Bagpipes is estranged from his parents.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Christmas Special

Fri, Dec 20, 2019

Walter is hosting the Easmon Christmas party when the whole extended family is invited over. Kobna and Dean try to make some extra cash carol singing. Valentine is also trying to earn a little more to buy something for his nephew.