The Long Song
An adaptation of the award-winning novel by Andrea Levy. Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, following the trials, tribulations and survival of July and her odious mistress Caroline on a sugar plantation.
Genre: Drama
Cast:Tamara Lawrance , Hayley Atwell , Ayesha Antoine , Doña Croll , Richard Pepple , Jack Lowden , Joy Richardson , Ethan Hazzard , Madeleine Mantock , Ansu Kabia , Shereen Gray , Clarisse Albrecht , Leighton Hudson , Dorian Gallo Da Silva , Caleb Frederick , Andy Frestner , Jo Martin , Sharon Duncan-Brewster
S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1
The Christmas riots and the abolition of slavery turn the world of Amity upside down and throw July's destiny into question. But when order is restored and a new overseer Robert Goodwin arrives at Amity, July and Caroline are both intrigued by his seemingly revolutionary plans to improve the plantation. Could his ideals change everything?
S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2
Robert's arrival complicates things at Amity plantation as both Caroline and July begin to compete for his attentions. Robert is entranced by July, but is also occupied with re-organizing the plantation along more humane lines now that the slaves are free people.
S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3
Angry and frustrated by the workers' refusal to work to his orders, Robert takes violent revenge, hoping to scare them into working, to the shock and horror of July.
