A Dance to the Music of Time The Thirties (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 101 min | Drama

A Dance to the Music of Time

The Thirties (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV Episode | 101 min | Drama

Jenkins reconnects with Stringham and Widmerpool and meets Quiggan. Widmerpool is articled to a solicitor but intends to go into business and politics as well.

Director

Christopher Morahan

Writers

Anthony Powell (novels) | Hugh Whitemore (screenplay)

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 16, 1997

Release date

Oct 16, 1997 (United Kingdom)

Awards

Series awards

3 wins & 5 nominations

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44 cast members

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