{"product_id":"9781408185599","title":"Dancing on the Edge","description":"\u003ch3\u003eScreen and Cinema\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eDancing on the Edge\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStephen Poliakoff\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrama \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in a time of immense change, \u003ci\u003eDancing on the Edge\u003c\/i\u003e 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 capital's more progressive socialites, including younger members of the Royal Family, take the band under their wing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this explosive five-part series, Stephen Poliakoff returns to television with his most ambitious work to date.\u003ci\u003e Dancing on the Edge\u003c\/i\u003e 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. Combining the rich characterisation of \u003ci\u003eShooting The Past \u003c\/i\u003ewith the epic sweep of \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Prince\u003c\/i\u003e and inspired by true stories of the era, Dancing on the Edge was produced by Ruby Film and Television for BBC2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso included is the innovative epilogue to the whole drama,\u003ci\u003e Interviewing Louis\u003c\/i\u003e, where music journalist Stanley conducts a combative in-depth interview with Louis Lester. This funny and disturbing drama complements the main story perfectly while leading us towards a shocking and unexpected conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eStephen Poliakoff is one of Britain's most prolific and decorated writers. He has won a BAFTA for Best Single Play for \u003ci\u003eCaught on a Train\u003c\/i\u003e in 1980, the Evening Standard's Best British Film Award for\u003ci\u003e Close My Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e in 1992, The Critics' Circle Best Play Award for \u003ci\u003eBlinded by the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e in 1996 and the Prix Italia and the Royal Television Society Best Drama Award for \u003ci\u003eShooting the Past\u003c\/i\u003e in 1999. \u003ci\u003ePerfect Strangers\u003c\/i\u003e won the Dennis Potter Award at the 2002 BAFTAs and Best Writer and Best Drama at the Royal Television Society Awards, while \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, won three Emmy Awards in 2005 including Outstanding Mini Series. His work for the BBC includes \u003ci\u003eFriends and Crocodiles\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGideon's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e (both 2006), which won two Golden Globes and a Peabody Award in 2007.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01 March 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethuen Drama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781408185599\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e496\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51331531866252,"sku":"9781408185599","price":27.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781408185599","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}