S1 E1 • Episode 1

Music journalist Stanley Mitchell decides to take a gamble and signs Louis Lester and his group, booking them to play at the Imperial Hotel in front of a mainly elderly audience who have never seen black musicians before, and many of whom depart in outrage. However, they do intrigue and impress a group of socialites and are invited to play at a private party - where Prince George flirts with singers Jessie and Carla - and catch the attention of wealthy businessman Mr Masterson.

Première diffusion : 4 février 2013

S1 E2 • Episode 2

Wesley a quitté le groupe et Louis est déçu du manque de progrès des musiciens. Monsieur Donaldson s'arrange pour qu'ils soient chargés de jouer aux funérailles organisées par la riche lady Lavinia Cremone, une amatrice de jazz qui vit quasiment recluse. De retour à Londres, Pamela se montre très sensible aux théories socialistes de Stanley. Sarah et Louis commencent à se fréquenter et à sortir ensemble...

Première diffusion : 5 février 2013

S1 E3 • Episode 3

Louis is interviewed by police about events on the night of Jessie's attack, telling them he saw Julian when he should have been on a train to Paris. The band are unsettled when a table of racist Germans walks out during a performance at the Imperial Hotel's Christmas Lunch, but Stanley later engineers a fitting revenge. Lady Cremone host a New Year's Eve party on her estate and everybody is surprised when Julian turns up, announcing he has been in France exploring a new business idea.

Première diffusion : 11 février 2013

S1 E4 • Episode 4

The band plays at a dinner at the Imperial Hotel, during which Louis discovers that one of Julian's fellow Freemasons provided him with an alibi for the night Jessie was attacked. Masterson acquires Music Express magazine with Lady Cremone's assistance, and makes Stanley the editor-in-chief.

Première diffusion : 18 février 2013

S1 E5 • Episode 5

Stanley makes plans to help Louis leave the country but finds his efforts hindered when Masterson announces he is offering a substantial reward for the fugitive's capture. As the band reunites to make a getaway, Louis reveals he no longer trusts Sarah when she tries to contact him, while Julian's erratic behaviour becomes even more of a concern as he and Masterson prepare to journey to America.

Première diffusion : 25 février 2013