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Dancing Through The Blitz: Blackpool's Big Band Story

Dancing Through The Blitz: Blackpool's Big Band Story 90-minute documentary film presented by Jools Holland, Lucy Worsley and Len Goodman, celebrating the big band sound and uncovering the social history behind the music that kept the nation's spirits up through the Second World War. Blackpool was one of the few resorts that remained open during the war, training troops by day and offering a welcome escape from the horrors of war. Featuring extracts from a specially recorded BBC4 concert given by Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at the Empress Ballroom, Blackpool.

English
  • Originally Aired July 25, 2015
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC
  • Created August 2, 2015 by
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Name Type Role
Lucy Worsley Guest Star
Jools Holland Guest Star
Len Goodman Guest Star