Idris Elba's new Sky comedy

Here is the first look at the new comedy created by Idris Elba and starring Bill Bailey, In The Long  Run.

The show – which is set in 1985 East London – comes to Sky One from Thursday March 29, when it airs at 10pm.

Elba stars as family man Walter Easmon, alongside wife Agnes (Madeline Appiah), son Kobna (Sammy Kamara) and younger brother Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola).

Bailey plays hapless neighbour Bagpipes with wife Kirsty (Kellie Shirley). Another image released today shows Kobna on the decks alongside best friend Dean (Mattie Boys). 

The comedy, inspired by the childhood memories of Idris Elba follows the story of the hard-working Easmons, who arrived from Sierra Leone 13 years ago. 

But when Walter’s brother, Valentine, comes to stay, his exuberance and lust for life changes everything. Looking to make a life for himself in the UK, he crashes into their lives ‘bringing laughter, music and chaos’.

Published: 26 Feb 2018