

Dancing on the Edge
2013-02-04 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.7
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
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Chiwetel EjioforLouis Lester
Matthew GoodeStanley Mitchell
Wunmi MosakuCarla
Joanna VanderhamPamelaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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