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Timewasters

Timewasters
★ 6.0/10•2017•30m•TV-PG•Comedy
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A struggling four-piece South London jazz band find themselves transported back in time to the 1920s and 1950s via an elevator in a dilapidated block of flats. Met with stares and curiosity in the past, the group hilariously navigates the clash of cultures and social conventions all while exploring worlds that are both incredibly familiar and painfully foreign.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 9, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - Black to the FutureE122m

Black to the Future

Nick is committed to his struggling jazz quartet despite the apathy of his sister, drummer Lauren, trombonist Horace and the philandering Jason. Then a tramp, Homeless Pete, shows them a lift which is actually a time machine, whisking them back to 1926 where they attract - largely unwanted - attention until aristocratic twins Victoria and Ralph book them to play at their birthday party. More concerned with returning home Nick enlists the aid of crazed boffin John Logie Baird, who accuses him of being a spy and imprisons him though he escapes to join the others at the ...

Oct 9, 2017

Episode 2 - Good Kids, M.D.A CityE222m

Good Kids, M.D.A City

While the rest of the band enjoy living it up in their new environs at Victoria and Ralph's house, Nick desperately tries to work out a way back home. He is invited on a spiritual retreat to help with his wellbeing, but it soon becomes apparent that all is not what it seems. Meanwhile, Jason is all loved up with Victoria, but Lauren begins to tire of Ralph's irritating advances.

Oct 9, 2017

Episode 3 - Mo Money Mo ProblemE322m

Mo Money Mo Problem

Nick decides to get to know Victoria's long-suffering butler a little better. It turns out that Langley once had hopes of being an opera singer, so Nick becomes determined to help him follow his dreams. Elsewhere, Lauren tries to integrate herself into 1920s high society by befriending Victoria and her gaggle of party girls. Will Lauren stick to her principles or change instantly on being accepted by the posh rich girls?

Oct 16, 2017

Episode 4 - Started From The BottomE422m

Started From The Bottom

After rebelling against the men-only rule at the band's latest gig, Lauren unexpectedly finds herself with a new fan called Rose. Rose brings back lots of friends the following night, giving Lauren her moment to shine. Much to Nick's irritation, Lauren soon catches the public's imagination and becomes a star, but will her new-found fame go to her head?

Oct 23, 2017

Episode 5 - Murder He WroteE522m

Murder He Wrote

The band enjoy a game of murder mystery while at Victoria's country house for the weekend. But when Curtis tracks them down to the house, he has his mind on one and one thing only: revenge.

Oct 30, 2017

Episode 6 - Return of the MacsE622m

Return of the Macs

The time machine has been fixed! It's finally time for the band to return to home. Or is it? With Nick and Jason both experiencing girl trouble - and Lauren in financial trouble - the path back to modern day London soon looks a lot less simple.

Nov 6, 2017

Actors

Daniel Lawrence Taylor

Daniel Lawrence Taylor

Nick

Kadiff Kirwan

Kadiff Kirwan

Jason

Samson Kayo

Samson Kayo

Horace

Adelayo Adedayo

Adelayo Adedayo

Lauren

Ellie White

Ellie White

Janice

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