How many seasons does The Long Song have?

The Long Song has 1 season with 3 episodes.

When did The Long Song premiere?

The Long Song premiered on December 18, 2018.

The Long Song

Name: The Long Song
Genre: Drama, History
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Tamara Lawrance, Hayley Atwell, Jack Lowden, Doña Croll, Lenny Henry

6.3/10

BBC One Ended Drama • History

1 Season · 3 Episodes · Premiered December 18, 2018 · Ended December 20, 2018

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.

Where to Watch: BBC One

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

3 episodes

E01

Episode 1

Tue, Dec 18 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

The 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

Wed, Dec 19 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min

Robert'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

Thu, Dec 20 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000 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. 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.