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Season 1 – Timewasters

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A struggling South London jazz band is transported back to the 1920s via a block of flats, and come to realize that being young and black in the Jazz Age is more difficult than they believed.
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Angelica Guarino Common Sense Media With all the basic ingredients for a successful sitcom covered, sharp writing and talented actors make this a joy to watch. Rated: 4/5 Jul 30, 2021 Full Review Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies It pokes fun at institutional racism without getting too preachy. Rated: 3/4 Jun 12, 2021 Full Review Joel Keller Decider Much funnier than we expected. Jun 11, 2021 Full Review Melody McCune Geek Girl Authority A clever, humorous outing boasting a unique premise and brimming with larger-than-life energy. Jun 4, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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illyana r Absolutely funny show with great characters would love to see a season 3 of this show Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I don't understand why I had to find this most excellent series by accident! It is absolutely hilarious. The writing and the cast are A+. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 9, 2017 The Jazz Age Thrown into the past after their time machine breaks down, the four members of a South London jazz band attempt to make it in a world without mobile phones or the internet. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 9, 2017 The Wellness Institute As the rest of the band enjoys life at Victoria and Ralph's house, Nick's friends refer him to a psychiatrist, while he desperately tries to work out how to get home. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 16, 2017 Follow Your Dreams Nick wants to get to know Victoria's butler better; Lauren does her best to try and integrate in the high society of the 1920s; Jason manages to land himself and Horace a new job. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 2017 Men Only Lauren fights against a men-only rule at the band's performance, leading her to gain the public's attention and quickly becoming a star. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 30, 2017 There Has Been a Murder! The band visits Victoria's country house and they decide to enjoy a game of murder mystery, but things get a little too real when Curtis returns from the future. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 6, 2017 Nick + Nicola When the time machine is fixed, the group tries to return home; Nick and Jason have girl trouble; Lauren experiences financial trouble. Details
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Season Info

Director
George Kane
Executive Producer
Kenton Allen, Saurabh Kakkar
Screenwriter
Daniel Lawrence Taylor
Network
ITV
Genre
Comedy, Music
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 9, 2017