In The Long Run - Series 1, Episode 4 - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: John (Gordon Kane), Uncle Akie (Jude Akuwudike)

Walter's goddaughter Cynthia ropes the family in to help arrange her engagement party when he own father refuses to support her and her fiancé.

Further details

Walter's goddaughter Cynthia arrives at the Easmons' flat in a panic and begs Walter for help. Her engagement party is about to be ruined because her father, Uncle Akie, disapproves of the union and is refusing to take part in the traditional ceremony. Walter and Agnes agree to take on the role of 'family elders' and are tasked with making sure everything goes smoothly. Valentine is to provide the music and Kobna jumps at the chance to assist with the DJing.

But the problem extends beyond Cynthia's side of the family. Fiancé Kevin's Glaswegian clan struggle with the West African traditions, and stereotypes and misconceptions on both sides threaten to derail the relationship before it's begun.

Broadcast details

Date

Thursday 12th April 2018

Time

10pm

Channel

Sky One

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Idris Elba Walter
Bill Bailey Bagpipes
Madeline Appiah Agnes
Jimmy Akingbola Valentine
Kellie Shirley Kirsty
Sammy Kamara Kobna
Mattie Boys Dean
Deno Driz Singing Boy
Ellen Thomas Mama (Voice)

Guest cast

Jude Akuwudike Uncle Akie
Adelayo Adedayo Cynthia
Jessye Romeo Adelaide
Shola Adewusi Auntie Gloria
Mensah Bediako Uncle Godfearing
Umar Elba Kofi
Selina Griffiths Jane
Gordon Kane John
Anne Downie Granny
Michael Lockerbie Kevin

Writing team

Emma Brown Script Editor
Grace Ofori-Attah Writer

Production team

Declan Lowney Director
Charlie Hanson Producer
Idris Elba Executive Producer
Gina Carter Executive Producer
Jon Mountague Executive Producer
Carleen Beadle (as Carleen Beadle-Larcombe) Line Producer
Ana Garanito Associate Producer
Adam Bokey Editor
Damien Creagh Production Designer
Catherine Willis Casting Director
Amanda Monk Costume Designer
Ray Coates Director of Photography
Sjaan Gillings Make-up Designer
Jay Arthur 1st Assistant Director