Series synopsis
Dancing on the Edge is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC Two on February 4, 2013. It ended on February 25, 2013. It was created by Stephen Poliakoff. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthew Goode, Wunmi Mosaku and Paul Dixon.
An explosive 1930s drama following a jazz band in London at a time of huge change.
Premise
An explosive 1930s drama following a jazz band in London at a time of huge change.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Louis Lester
- Matthew Goode as Stanley Mitchell
- Wunmi Mosaku as Carla
- Paul Dixon as Nazi Colonel
- Joanna Vanderham as Pamela
Guest cast
- Miles Richardson as Harry Thornton
- Sam Troughton as Prince of Wales
- Sam Hoare as Eric
- Calvin A. Dean as Young Man
- Gerard Horan as Gunson
- Jane Asher as Mrs. Luscombe
- Carla Mendonça as Ballet Teacher
- David Dawson as Horton
- Isabella Blake-Thomas as Emily
- Kirsty Oswald as Young Nurse
- Jack Farthing as Young Waiter
- Ruth Gemmell as Lady Winnet
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | March 10, 2013 | March 10, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 5 | February 4, 2013 | February 25, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Interviewing Louis This hour-long drama is a series of interviews undertaken by Stanley for his Music Express magazine. They take place at the peak of fame for the Louis Lester band and Louis, Jessie and Carla give an insightinto their thoughts about fame as well as their personal stories. The interviews are intercut with footage of the band playing, whilst Stanley's voiceover gives his inner thoughts on the characters. |
March 10, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Music 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. |
February 4, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The 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. |
February 5, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Louis 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. |
February 11, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 4, 2013 |
| Last aired | February 25, 2013 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |