The Long Song
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2018 – 2018
Premiered: Tue, Dec 18, 2018
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Long Song: Trailer - BBCOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-28
Cast & Creators
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Tamara Lawrance
July
Hayley Atwell
Caroline Mortimer
Jack Lowden
Robert
Leo Bill
John Howarth
Doña Croll
July
Lenny Henry
Godfrey
Ethan Hazzard
Elias
Gordon Brown
Tam Dewar
Luis Bryan Mesa
Byron
Marie Michelle Brazile
Patience
Kara-Leah Fernandes
July
Sharon Duncan-Brewster
Kitty
Richard Pepple
Dublin Hilton
Joy Richardson
Miss Rose
Jordan Bolger
Nimrod
David Verrey
George Sadler
Lizzie Hopley
Evelyn Sadler
Harry Gostelow
Charles Wyndham
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrea Levy
Andrea Levy
Chloë Thomson
David Heyman, Roopesh Parekh
Department Leadership Roster
Chloë Thomson
Director of Photography
Roopesh Parekh
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Song
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What is The Long Song about?
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.
How many seasons does The Long Song have?
The Long Song comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Long Song?
Key cast members in The Long Song include Tamara Lawrance, Hayley Atwell, Jack Lowden, Leo Bill, Doña Croll.
Who created or directed The Long Song?
The Long Song was developed and directed by Andrea Levy.