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The Long Song is a three-part BBC television serial, which is an adaptation of Andrea Levy's 2010 historical novel of the same name. Produced by Heyday Television , its three episodes were adapted by Sarah Williams and directed by Mahalia Belo .
- Historical Drama
Based on Andrea Levy's novel, The Long Song follows July, a slave and lady's maid, as she navigates the last days of slavery in British-ruled Jamaica. Watch the three-part series on MASTERPIECE on PBS, starring Tamara Lawrance, Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden.
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The Long Song is a drama based on Andrea Levy's novel, set in 19th century Jamaica during the final days of slavery. It follows the story of July, a young slave, and her mistress Caroline, as they face the challenges and changes on a sugar plantation.
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The Long Song is a historical novel by Andrea Levy published in 2010 that was the recipient of the Walter Scott Prize. It was Levy's fifth and final novel, following the 2004 publication of Small Island. In December 2018, a three-part television adaptation of the same name was broadcast on BBC One; The Long Song was aired on PBS in February 2021.
- Andrea Levy
- 2010
The Long Song. The cast and director on bringing the story to the screen. Watch Short. Podcast The Long Song. Tamara Lawrance discusses her role on the MASTERPIECE Studio podcast. Listen.
The Long Song. Season 1. Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, follow the trials, tribulations and survival of a plantation slave, July, and her odious mistress, Caroline. Based on the book by Andrea Levy. 621 2021 3 episodes.
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A historical drama set in 19th-century Jamaica, following a slave and her mistress. Critics praise the performances and the perspective, while audience reviews are mixed.
