Turn Up Charlie

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Turn Up Charlie

2019

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

6.5(70 votes)

Canceled

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A down-and-out DJ plots to rebuild his music career while working as a nanny for his famous best friend's wild 11-year-old daughter.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Idris Elba

Charlie

Piper Perabo

Sara

JJ Feild

David

Frankie Hervey

Gabrielle

Guz Khan

Del

Angela Griffin

Astrid

Creative team

Created by: Idris Elba
Gary Reich
Showrunner: Idris Elba
Gary Reich
Produced by: Gill Isles

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