In The Long Run 3
Walter is joined by his charismatic mother as she flies over from Sierra Leone to experience life in London leaving Walter questioning whether he wants to stay in Britain all together.
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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Series 1
Series 1
Episode 1
It's the 1980s and Walter's brother bring chaos to his family's quiet lives.
Episode 2
Walter gets his brother a job at the factory. But Valentine has other ideas about how to pay his way.
Episode 3
Bagpipes and Valentine have a run-in with the police as Valentine trains for a trial with Leyton Orient.
Episode 4
Walter and Agnes step in to save goddaughter Cythia's engagement party. But when it comes to the ceremony, things don't exactly go smoothly...
Episode 5
Kirsty's keen to spice up her and Bagpipes's sex life when they hire a motorhome in Essex. Valentine decides to tell Adelaide how he feels.
Episode 6
Rumours of redundancies throw Bagpipes's plans up in the air, while Kobna and Dean run away and a heartbroken Valentine lands a delivery job.
Series 2
Series 2
Episode 1
Valentine has finally moved out of the Easmons' home, but bachelor life is not what he thought it would be.
Episode 2
Bagpipes makes a bold bid to run Leon out of town. Agnes and Kobna step in when Valentine gets ripped off by a garage owner.
Episode 3
With money tight, Agnes decides to start working. But her first job in the UK proves a real eye-opener. Valentine and Bagpipes head to Southend.
Episode 4
Walter stumbles on a secret weapon as he tries to resolve the factory strike. Meanwhile, Kobna falls in love.
Episode 5
Agnes gets introduced to a fellow colleague and Valentine confronts Kobna's boss. Leon's plans affect Bagpipes in more ways than one.
Episode 6
Walter makes a discovery as everyone gets ready for Melissa's party. Uncle Valy comes to Kobna's rescue when he struggles to ask Kerry out.
Xmas Special
A Crimbo-mad Walter gets ready for this year's Easmon get-together. With Bagpipes on catering and all the family invited, what could go wrong?
Series 3
Series 3
Episode 1
A big change is coming for Walter as his mother comes to London! A troubling event reminds Bagpipes of the frangibility of life.
Episode 2
Concerned with Valentine's lifestyle, Mama tries to find him someone special to settle down with. Agnes and Kirsty bump into some suits in the Estate.
Episode 3
Bagpipes and Walter plan to break Rajesh out of work. Meanwhile, Valentine bumps into Dawn and uses all his Easmon charm to try and woo her.
Episode 4
Valentine gets a DJ gig through Dawn's friend Andy. Meanwhile, Kobna buys a car and causes an accident that brings about a pact with the devil.
Episode 5
Valentine has some realisations about his relationship with Dawn. Meanwhile, Kirsty gets her first posh catering job and pulls in Agnes to help.
Episode 6
Valentine invites the Easmons to meet Dawn, but with Agnes distracted by the campaign and Kobna's secrets building up, it promises to be an interesting evening.
The characters
Meet the cast of In The Long Run
Walter Easmon
Idris Elba
Agnes Easmon
Madeline Appiah
Valentine Easmon
Jimmy Akingbola
Terry ‘Bagpipes’ De La Croix
Bill Bailey
Kirsty De La Croix
Kellie Shirley
Kobna Easmon
Sammy Kamara
Dean De La Croix
Mattie Boys
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