Set in a time of immense change, dancing on the edge tells the story of a black jazz group, the louis lester band, as they rise to fame, entertaining guests at exclusive high society gatherings in 1930s london. While many recoil at the presence of black musicians in polite society, the capitals more progressive socialites, including younger members of the royal family, take the band under their wing. In this explosive five part series, stephen poliakoff returns to television with his most ambitious work to date. Dancing on the edge provides a new angle on an extraordinary time in history, giving us a piercingly original vision of britain in the 1930s a time of glamour, hardship, vibrant new music and financial meltdown. Starring chiwetel ejiofor, matthew goode, jacqueline bisset and john goodman dvd extras the 7th hour documentary interviewing louis 60 mins commentary from writer director stephen poliakoff, actor matthew goode and composer adrian johnston behind the scenes stills gallery running time 360 minutes region region 2 subtitles english release date 11 mar. 2013