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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5 members

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Chiwetel Ejiofor

Louis Lester

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Matthew Goode

Stanley Mitchell

Acting

Wunmi Mosaku

Carla

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Paul Dixon

Nazi Colonel

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Joanna Vanderham

Pamela

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