TV ShowEndedBBC TwoDrama

Dancing on the Edge

Name: Dancing on the Edge
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013-02-04
Duration: 45 min

2013 · 45m per ep · 12 · English · United Kingdom

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

6.7(98 reviews)

6.5078% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Feb 4, 2013
Last air date: Feb 25, 2013
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC Two
Creator / showrunner: Stephen Poliakoff
Certification: 12
Production companies: Lipsync Productions, Playground Entertainment, Endgame Entertainment, Creative England, Ruby Film and Television

Streaming availability has not been added yet.

london, englandjazzminiseriesperiod drama1930s

Seasons & episodes

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Louis Lester

Matthew Goode

Stanley Mitchell

Wunmi Mosaku

Carla

Paul Dixon

Nazi Colonel

Joanna Vanderham

Pamela

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.7

98 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.7/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim6.7/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel7.699999999999999/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5.7/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong6.7/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful