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Series · 2018 · Drama

The Long Song

★6.7 2018 1 Season Andrea Levy TV-MA

Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, we follow the trials, tribulations and survival of plantation slave July and her odious mistress Caroline.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Dec 18, 2018 · 60 min

Born a slave, July is taken from her mother to a plantation house and forced to work for the odious Caroline. But she slowly learns how to handle her new mistress.

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Dec 19, 2018 · 60 min

Caroline and July compete for Robert's attention. Robert announces he is marrying Caroline, but on the wedding night he goes to July's bed.

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Dec 20, 2018 · 60 min

Angry and frustrated by the workers' refusal to work to his orders, Robert takes violent revenge, hoping to scare them into working - to the shock and horror of July.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.7 /10

based on 22 votes

Synopsis

Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, we follow the trials, tribulations and survival of plantation slave July and her odious mistress Caroline.

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Tamara Lawrance

Tamara Lawrance

July
Hayley Atwell

Hayley Atwell

Caroline Mortimer
Jack Lowden

Jack Lowden

Robert
Leo Bill

Leo Bill

John Howarth
Doña Croll

Doña Croll

July
Lenny Henry

Lenny Henry

Godfrey
Ethan Hazzard

Ethan Hazzard

Elias

Gordon Brown

Tam Dewar

Where to watch The Long Song

The Long Song is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Andrea Levy has 1 season and 3 total episodes, rated 6.7/10 by 22 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Long Song have?

The Long Song has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

Is The Long Song still on the air?

The Long Song has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Long Song?

The Long Song airs on BBC One.

When did The Long Song first air?

The Long Song first aired on December 18, 2018.

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