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Dancing on the Edge
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Dancing on the Edge

2013-02-04 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.7

Drama

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

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Creators
Stephen Poliakoff
Production companies
Lipsync Productions, Playground Entertainment, Endgame Entertainment, Creative England, Ruby Film and Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Chiwetel EjioforChiwetel EjioforLouis Lester
Matthew GoodeMatthew GoodeStanley Mitchell
Wunmi MosakuWunmi MosakuCarla
Paul DixonNazi Colonel
Joanna VanderhamJoanna VanderhamPamela

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