From Hollywood to Lancashire, from Ann Miller and the Nicholas Brothers to Gregory Hines and up-and-coming hip-hop tapper Derrick Grant , this film tells the story of tap dancing. With roots in Lancashire, Ireland and America's Deep South, tap dance gained a sophisticated edge and a wider audience when it was brought to the big screen by stars such as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the thirties. Featuring clips of spectacular routines, plus a look at Britain's answer to Shirley Temple. See Choice.
Director Ian Leese ; Series editor Basil Comely (S) (W)