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A Dance to the Music of Time
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A Dance to the Music of Time

1997-10-09 · 60 min / episode · ★ 5.9

Comedy · Drama

A Dance to the Music of Time is a four-part adaptation of Anthony Powell's 12-volume novel sequence that aired on Channel 4 in 1997. The series is a sharp, comic portrait of upper-class and bohemian England, spanning almost a century, from the early 1920s to modern times.

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Production companies
Table Top Productions, Channel 4 Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Simon Russell BealeSimon Russell BealeWidmerpool
James PurefoyJames PurefoyNicholas Jenkins
James FleetJames FleetMoreland
Jonathan CakeJonathan CakePeter Templer
Paul RhysPaul RhysCharles Stringham
Claire SkinnerClaire SkinnerJean
Miranda RichardsonMiranda RichardsonPamela Flitton
Adrian ScarboroughAdrian ScarboroughJG Quiggin
Edward FoxEdward FoxUncle Giles
John StandingJohn StandingNicholas Jenkins (older)
Gillian BargeMrs Erdleigh
Annabel MullionAnnabel MullionMona
Oliver Ford DaviesOliver Ford DaviesLe Bas
Robin BaileyRobin BaileyUncle Alfred
Nicholas JonesNicholas JonesBob Duport
Nigel LindsayNigel LindsayOdo Stevens
Nicholas RoweNicholas RoweDavid Pennistone
Michael WilliamsMichael WilliamsTed Jeavons
Sarah BadelSarah BadelLady Molly
Zoë WanamakerZoë WanamakerAudrey Maclintick

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