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Dancing on the Edge
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Dancing on the Edge

Mon, Feb 4, 2013
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

An explosive 1930s drama following a jazz band in London at a time of huge change.

Trailer

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Where to watch

Streaming on

  • PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel↗
  • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Chiwetel Ejiofor
    Chiwetel Ejiofor
    as Louis Lester
  • Matthew Goode
    Matthew Goode
    as Stanley Mitchell
  • Wunmi Mosaku
    Wunmi Mosaku
    as Carla
  • P
    Paul Dixon
    as Nazi Colonel
  • Joanna Vanderham
    Joanna Vanderham
    as Pamela
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Episodes

1 season · 5 episodes

Ended · 5 aired
Season 1
5 episodes · 5 aired
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  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Mon, Feb 4, 2013 · 90m

    Drama about the rise to fame of a black jazz band in 1930s London at a time of extraordinary change. The band is invited to the heart of aristocratic society.

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Tue, Feb 5, 2013 · 90m

    The Louis Lester Band has yet to reach the fame it so desires, but a wealthy recluse changes its fortunes.

  • E3
    Episode 3
    Aired · Mon, Feb 11, 2013 · 90m

    The band and their friends are devastated by Jessie's hospitalisation, and take turns to visit her.

  • E4
    Episode 4
    Aired · Mon, Feb 18, 2013 · 90m

    When the band plays for the Freemasons dinner, Louis realises he is about to be in conflict with a powerful elite club.

  • E5
    Episode 5
    Aired · Mon, Feb 25, 2013 · 90m

    Louis can no longer hide out at the Music Express office so Stanley takes him to a suburban flat to escape the manhunt.