A Dance to the Music of Time(1997)
A Dance to the Music of Time Synopsis
A Dance to the Music of Time is a four-part adaptation of Anthony Powell's 12-volume novel sequence that aired on Channel 4 in 1997. The series is a sharp, comic portrait of upper-class and bohemian England, spanning almost a century, from the early 1920s to modern times.
A Dance to the Music of Time (1997) is a comedy and drama series that premiered on October 9, 1997, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Simon Russell Beale, James Purefoy, James Fleet and Jonathan Cake. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1997-10-09
- Last aired:
- 1997-10-30
- Producers:
- Hugh Whitemore
A Dance to the Music of Time (1997) Trailer
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A Dance to the Music of Time Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Russell Beale
as Widmerpool
James Purefoy
as Nicholas Jenkins
James Fleet
as Moreland
Jonathan Cake
as Peter Templer
Paul Rhys
as Charles Stringham
Claire Skinner
as Jean
Miranda Richardson
as Pamela Flitton
Adrian Scarborough
as JG Quiggin
Edward Fox
as Uncle Giles
John Standing
as Nicholas Jenkins (older)
- Gillian Barge
Gillian Barge
as Mrs Erdleigh
Annabel Mullion
as Mona
Key crew
Executive produced by Hugh Whitemore.
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A Dance to the Music of Time Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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A Dance to the Music of Time – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream A Dance to the Music of Time?
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A Dance to the Music of Time (1997) is available to stream on Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand and Acorn TV Apple TV channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of A Dance to the Music of Time are there?
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A Dance to the Music of Time has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 9, 1997.
Is A Dance to the Music of Time still running?
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No. A Dance to the Music of Time is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on October 30, 1997.
Who is in the cast of A Dance to the Music of Time?
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A Dance to the Music of Time (1997) stars Simon Russell Beale, James Purefoy, James Fleet, Jonathan Cake and Paul Rhys. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is A Dance to the Music of Time any good?
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A Dance to the Music of Time (1997) is rated 5.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the A Dance to the Music of Time trailer?
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