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In The Long Run season 3 cast: Who is in the cast?

IN THE LONG RUN is returning with a new season. But who is in the cast of series 3?

In The Long Run: Idris Elba returns for season three

Idris Elba’s popular comedy In The Long Run is returning to Sky One today (Thursday, July 23) with season three. The show is loosely based on Elba’s childhood and features a number of stellar actors - here’s what you need to know about them.

Who is in the cast of In The Long Run season 3?

Walter Easmon - Idris Elba

Idris Elba leads the cast once as Walter Easmon, who was based on Elba’s father.

Walter has lived in East London for over a decade since moving from Sierra Leone with his family.

Speaking about the role back in 2018, he said: “This character’s taken on a life of its own, you know. I’m not really doing an impression of my old man.”

Elba has had a prolific career so far in television and film, with roles in shows like The Wire and Luther.

He has also appeared in Hollywood films like Thor, Star Trek Beyond and Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw.

READ MORE: Idris Elba opens up on 'dark' memories that inspired In The Long Run

In The Long Run season 3 cast: Who is in the cast?

In The Long Run season 3 cast: Who is in the cast? (Image: SKY)

In The Long Run season 3 cast

In The Long Run season 3 cast: Kirsty De La Croix - Kellie Shirley (Image: SKY)

Agnes Easmon - Madeline Appiah

Madeline Appiah plays Walter’s wife Agnes Easmon in the comedy series.

Just like Walter, Elba has admitted Agnes is based on his mother as well.

Appiah is best known for her role in Partners in Crime as Annette.

She’s also appeared in shows like Doctors, The Bill and Holby City.

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In The Long Run season 3 cast

In The Long Run season 3 cast: Kobna Easmon - Sammy Kamara (Image: SKY)

In The Long Run season 3 cast

In The Long Run season 3 cast: Bill Bailey stars (Image: SKY)

Valentine Easmon - Jimmy Akingbola

Jimmy Akingbola is Walter’s enthusiastic younger brother Valentine Easmon.

The star is also known for appearing in The CW’s Arrow, Living the Dream and Rev.

Terry ‘Bagpipes’ De La Croix - Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey plays Terry ‘Bagpipes’ De La Croix, who is Easmon’s neighbour in East London.

The comedian is well known for his stand-up career and has appeared in a number of panel shows like Mock The Week.

However, he has also had an impressive acting career as well, with roles in shows like Black Books and Spaced.

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Mama - Ellen Thomas

Ellen Thomas is back playing Walter’s mother in the show who fans will see on screen for the first time.

She played Claudette Hubbard from 1990 until 2016 in EastEnders as well as appearing in Mount Pleasant and Casualty.

Kirsty De La Croix - Kellie Shirley

Kellie Shirley is Bagpipes’ wife Kirsty De La Croix in the series once again.

The actress is best recognised for her role as Carley Wicks in the BBC soap EastEnders.

Rajesh - Neil D’Souza

Neil D’Souza is also returning to the cast as Rajesh in season three.

D’Souza has appeared as Steve Covell in Humans and has also appeared in Holby City and EastEnders.

Kobna Easmon - Sammy Kamara

Sammy Kamara plays Kobna Easmon in the series, who was based on Elba himself.

Before appearing in the series, he played Damilola Taylor in Damilola, Our Loved Boy.

In The Long Run season 3 begins on Sky One on July 23. All episodes are available to stream on NOW TV now.

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