The Long Song
2018 · BBC One · 60 min · 1 season
S01E03 · Episode 3
Fri, 21 Dec, 8:00 am
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. With the crop starting to spoil and Amity in ruins, Robert's sanity starts to unravel - with possibly devastating consequences for July and her child.
About
Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, the story follows the strong-willed, young slave July on a plantation owned by her odious mistress Caroline Mortimer. When a charming new arrival to the island, Robert Goodwin, becomes the new overseer, July and Caroline are both intrigued by his seemingly revolutionary determination to improve the plantation for the slaves and mistress alike.
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Wed, 19 Dec· 60 minThe Christmas riots and the abolition of slavery turn the world of Amity upside down and throw July's destiny into question. But when order is restored and a new overseer Robert Goodwin arrives at Amity, July and Caroline are both intrigued by his seemingly revolutionary plans to improve the plantation. Could his ideals change everything?
- E02
Episode 2
Thu, 20 Dec· 60 minRobert's arrival complicates things at Amity plantation as both Caroline and July begin to compete for his attentions. Robert is entranced by July, but is also occupied with re-organising the plantation along more humane lines now that the slaves are free people.
- E03
Episode 3
Fri, 21 Dec· 60 minAngry 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. With the crop starting to spoil and Amity in ruins, Robert's sanity starts to unravel - with possibly devastating consequences for July and her child.
Cast
Tamara Lawrance
July
Hayley Atwell
Caroline Mortimer
Jack Lowden
Robert Goodwin
Doña Croll
Old July
Lenny Henry
Godfrey
Leo Bill
John Howarth
Arinzé Kene
Thomas