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The third series of this semi-autobiographical Sky One comedy, loosely based on Idris Elba’s own childhood, sees the welcome arrival of Walter’s mum from Sierra Leone with Walter desperate to impress.

Bagpipes has a near death experience that makes him question the meaning of life. Valentine finally finds love and Kirsty sets up her own catering business all while Agnes gets suspicious as some developers start taking an interest in the Eastbridge Estate, threatening the very existence of the community.

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Episode guide

Check out some more In The Long Run

Series 1

Series 1
  • Episode 1
  • Episode 2
  • Episode 3
  • Episode 4
  • Episode 5
  • Episode 6

Series 2

Series 2
  • Episode 1
  • Episode 2
  • Episode 3
  • Episode 4
  • Episode 5
  • Episode 6
  • Xmas Special

Series 3

Series 3
  • Episode 1
  • Episode 2
  • Episode 3
  • Episode 4
  • Episode 5
  • Episode 6

The characters

Meet the cast of In The Long Run
  • Walter Easmon

    Played by: Idris Elba
  • Agnes Easmon

    Played by: Madeline Appiah
  • Valentine Easmon

    Played by: Jimmy Akingbola
  • Terry ‘Bagpipes’ De La Croix

    Played by: Bill Bailey
  • Kirsty De La Croix

    Played by: Kellie Shirley
  • Kobna Easmon

    Played by: Sammy Kamara
  • Dean De La Croix

    Played by: Mattie Boys