And the Beat Goes On (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 10

Released in 1996, And the Beat Goes On is a drama series.
What it’s about. Set in Liverpool, England during the 1960s. It follows the members of two families as they struggle to cope with the social turmoil of this period. Mickey O'Rourke, his wife Mary Ann and their son Ritchie must contend with Ritchie's girlfriend Cathy, who is pregnant by another man. Nick Spencer and his wife Connie have a daughter Christine who brings an unsuitable boyfriend home. Meanwhile, Connie is becoming dependent on tranquilizers and her brother tries to borrow money from Nick.
Who’s in it. And the Beat Goes On stars Jenny Agutter as Connie Fairbrother Spencer and Karl Lornie as Alex Smart.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, And the Beat Goes On sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch And the Beat Goes On page.
If you liked it. Fans of And the Beat Goes On tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch And the Beat Goes On (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for And the Beat Goes On change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is And the Beat Goes On worth watching?
- And the Beat Goes On holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in And the Beat Goes On?
- And the Beat Goes On stars Jenny Agutter and Karl Lornie.
- When was And the Beat Goes On released?
- And the Beat Goes On was released in 1996.
