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Dancing on the Edge

Dancing on the Edge

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Dancing on the Edge

2013- 2013

1 Seasons

5 Episodes

6.7(26 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

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

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Production Companies

Lipsync Productions

Playground Entertainment

Endgame Entertainment

Creative England

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Louis Lester

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Acting

Matthew Goode

Stanley Mitchell

Matthew Goode

Acting

Wunmi Mosaku

Carla

Wunmi Mosaku

Acting

Paul Dixon

Nazi Colonel

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Acting

Joanna Vanderham

Pamela

Joanna Vanderham

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