BBC Two · Ended

Dancing on the Edge

Drama · 2013 · Rated 7.4/10

Last aired: S1 E5, Episode 5 · 2013-02-25

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

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor Louis Lester

Matthew Goode Stanley Mitchell

Joanna Vanderham Pamela Luscombe

Mel Smith Schlesinger

Miles Richardson Harry Thornton

Angel Coulby Jessie

Anthony Head Arthur Donaldson

Wunmi Mosaku Carla

Jenna Coleman Rosie

Janet Montgomery Sarah

Allan Corduner Mr. Wax

Tom Hughes Julian Luscombe

Jacqueline Bisset Lady Lavinia Cremone

John Goodman Walter Masterson

Jane Asher Mrs. Luscombe

Caroline Quentin Deirdre

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2013-02-04 · 90 min 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 2013-02-05 · 90 min The Louis Lester Band has yet to reach the fame it so desires, but a wealthy recluse changes its fortunes.

E3 Episode 3 2013-02-11 · 90 min The band and their friends are devastated by Jessie's hospitalisation, and take turns to visit her.

E4 Episode 4 2013-02-18 · 90 min 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 2013-02-25 · 90 min Louis can no longer hide out at the Music Express office so Stanley takes him to a suburban flat to escape the manhunt.

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