TV series
A Dance to the Music of Time
1997, English, on Channel 4.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1997
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A Dance to the Music of Time is streaming on Acorn TV and Spectrum On Demand in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Post War
Aired 30 October 1997
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Simon Russell BealeWidmerpool · 4 ep
- James PurefoyNicholas Jenkins · 4 ep
- James FleetMoreland · 4 ep
- Jonathan CakePeter Templer · 4 ep
- Paul RhysCharles Stringham · 4 ep
- Claire SkinnerJean · 4 ep
- Miranda RichardsonPamela Flitton · 4 ep
- Adrian ScarboroughJG Quiggin · 4 ep
- Edward FoxUncle Giles · 4 ep
- John StandingNicholas Jenkins (older) · 4 ep
- Gillian BargeMrs Erdleigh · 4 ep
- Annabel MullionMona · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 October 1997
- Last aired
- 30 October 1997
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What A Dance to the Music of Time is based on
A Dance to the Music of Time is based on A Dance to the Music of Time, a 1951 novel by Anthony Powell.
Novel · 1951
A Dance to the Music of Time
By Anthony Powell
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A Dance to the Music of Time: quick answers
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How many seasons of A Dance to the Music of Time are there?
A Dance to the Music of Time has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is A Dance to the Music of Time finished?
Yes. A Dance to the Music of Time ended in 1997, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is A Dance to the Music of Time on?
A Dance to the Music of Time is streaming on Acorn TV and Spectrum On Demand in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
A Dance to the Music of Time parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like A Dance to the Music of Time?
If you liked A Dance to the Music of Time, try How I Met Your Father, The Facts of Life, Men at Work.
What is A Dance to the Music of Time based on?
A Dance to the Music of Time is based on A Dance to the Music of Time, a 1951 novel by Anthony Powell.