Dancing on the Edge 2013
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- February 4, 2013
- Last Aired
- February 25, 2013
- Format
- 1 season · 5 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~5 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E5 "Episode 5" (★ 7.2/10)
- Created By
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Network
- BBC Two
- Where to Stream
- Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
What is Dancing on the Edge?
Topic: Television series "Dancing on the Edge" (2013). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 5
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 4, 2013
- Last aired
- Feb 25, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 26 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 5 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC Two
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Topic: Television series "Dancing on the Edge" (2013).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Dancing on the Edge.
Year: 2013.
Genre: Drama / British television drama.
Creator/Writer/Director: Stephen Poliakoff.
Producer: BBC.
Setting: London, early 1930s (a time of huge change, glamour, hardship, vibrant new music, and financial meltdown).
Plot: Follows a black jazz band rising in fame and popularity while becoming entangled in an intricate web of intrigue, mystery, and suspense with the elite of London society.
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthew Goode, Angel Coulby, Wunmi Mosaku.
Airing: BBC Two between 4 February and 10 March 2013.
Awards: Nominated for three awards at the 71st Golden Globe Awards.
Availability: Streaming
Should you watch it?
“A black jazz band rises to fame in 1930s London amidst intrigue and social change.”
- Features a powerful cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor and Matthew Goode
- Explores the vibrant new music and glamour of the 1930s
- Combines musical elements with an intricate web of mystery and suspense
- The series depicts a period of hardship and financial meltdown
Watch it if you are interested in 1930s London and the rise of a jazz band.
The drama is explosive and explores a time of immense change, glamour, and hardship.
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Season 1 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 4, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Core Feb 5, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 11, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 18, 2013
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Feb 25, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Dancing on the Edge?
The series is currently streaming on BritBox and is available to purchase on DVD.
Is the series worth watching?
The series features a powerful cast and was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards.
How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 12 episodes.
When did the series originally air?
The series aired on BBC Two between 4 February and 10 March 2013.
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