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Drama about the rise to fame of a black jazz band in 1930s London at a time of extraordinary change. The band is invited to the heart of aristocratic society.
An explosive drama set in the early 1930s, following a black jazz band in London at a time of extraordinary change.
Music journalist Stanley Mitchell befriends The Louis Lester Band and helps its rise to fame from playing in a basement jazz club to the illustrious Imperial Hotel. At first, the band is treated with hostility by the hotel's elderly audience, most of whom have never heard jazz music nor seen black musicians before. However, one table of young aristocrats love their new music and invite them to play at a garden party.
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The Louis Lester band plays for Prince George
Duration: 02:16
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Louis Lester | Chiwetel Ejiofor |
Stanley Mitchell | Matthew Goode |
Masterson | John Goodman |
Jessie | Angel Coulby |
Sarah | Janet Montgomery |
Carla | Wunmi Mosaku |
Rosie | Jenna Coleman |
Mr Wax | Allan Corduner |
Deirdre | Caroline Quentin |
Schlesinger | Mel Smith |
Donaldson | Anthony Head |
Harry Thornton | Miles Richardson |
Policeman | Daniel Coonan |
Prince of Wales | Sam Troughton |
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The Stephen Poliakoff Collection
A collection of Dramas originated by award-winning writer and director Stephen Poliakoff.
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