Bibliograph

The long song, executive producers, David Heyman, Rosie Alison ; executive producers, Andrea Levy, Sarah Williams, Tom Coan ; produced by Roopesh Parekh ; written by Sarah Williams ; directed by Mahalia Belo ; a Heyday Television production for BBC

Type

Label

The long song, executive producers, David Heyman, Rosie Alison ; executive producers, Andrea Levy, Sarah Williams, Tom Coan ; produced by Roopesh Parekh ; written by Sarah Williams ; directed by Mahalia Belo ; a Heyday Television production for BBC

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Content Advice

"The following drama contain scenes which may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised."--Container

Intended audience

TV rating: TV-14

Main title

The long song

Oclc number

1226441543

resource.otherEventInformation

Originally broadcast on BBC One as a television miniseries in 2018; later broadcast on PBS television in 2021 as episodes of the series "Masterpiece."

Responsibility statement

executive producers, David Heyman, Rosie Alison ; executive producers, Andrea Levy, Sarah Williams, Tom Coan ; produced by Roopesh Parekh ; written by Sarah Williams ; directed by Mahalia Belo ; a Heyday Television production for BBC

Runtime

170

Series statement

Masterpiece theatre Television program

Summary

"Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica ... [this program] follows the indomitable young slave, July ... who works on a sugarcane plantation owned by her detestable mistress, Caroline Mortimer ... Their lives change with the arrival of the charming new overseer, Robert Goodwin ... who sets out to improve the plantation for both the slaves and the mistress. Told from July's perspective as she reflects upon her life ..."--, Container

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Classification