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Watch Dancing on the Edge (2013) Online

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Synopsis

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

Episodes

Season 1

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1. Episode 1Now viewing2013-02-041h 30m5.6Music journalist Stanley Mitchell befriends The Louis Lester Band and helps its rise to fame from playing in a basement jazz club to the illustrious Imperial Hotel. At first, the band is treated with hostility by the hotel's elderly audience, most of whom have never heard jazz music nor seen black musicians before. However, one table of young aristocrats love their new music and invite them to play at a garden party.
2. Episode 22013-02-051h5.7The Louis Lester Band has yet to reach the fame it so desires, and is stuck playing children's birthdayparties at the Imperial Ballroom. Louis is frustrated. However, the band is introduced to wealthy recluse Lady Lavinia Cremone and she may be able to change its fortunes.
3. Episode 32013-02-111h7.0Louis is interviewed by police about events on the night of Jessie's attack, telling them he saw Julian when he should have been on a train to Paris. The band are unsettled when a table of racist Germans walks out during a performance at the Imperial Hotel's Christmas Lunch, but Stanley later engineers a fitting revenge. Lady Cremone host a New Year's Eve party on her estate and everybody is surprised when Julian turns up, announcing he has been in France exploring a new business idea.
4. Episode 42013-02-181h5.3After the band play at the funeral and Mr Masterson holds a wake, the police intrerrupt Louis and Sarah in her bedroom. He is subjected to intense questioning at the police station, which results in himbecoming confused about what he saw on the night of the murder.
5. Episode 52013-02-251h 30m7.2Louis can no longer hide out at the Music Express Office so Stanley takes him to a suburban flat to escape the manhunt. He is to wait until nightfall, whilst Stanley goes to find his passport as they plan hisescape out of the country. Stanley returns to the Imperial Hotel, to find that it's reputation has been badly affected by the murder there. Masterson takes over the new Music Express magazine, and surprises Stanley by announcing he has offered a large reward for the capture of Louis Lester.

Cast

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Chiwetel Ejiofor
Louis Lester
Matthew Goode
Stanley Mitchell
Wunmi Mosaku
Carla
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Paul Dixon
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Joanna Vanderham
Pamela

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FAQ

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Is Dancing on the Edge available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

How many seasons does Dancing on the Edge have?

Dancing on the Edge has 1 season and 5 episodes.

When did Dancing on the Edge first air?

Dancing on the Edge first aired in 2013.

Is Dancing on the Edge still running?

Dancing on the Edge's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Dancing on the Edge?

Dancing on the Edge is classified as Drama.