Strictly Come Dancing
Ballroom dancing was brought to a whole new generation in May 2004 with the debut of television extravaganza Strictly Come Dancing in the UK. The TV format has now gone global.
Television extravaganza Strictly Come Dancing debuted in May 2004 in the UK, bringing ballroom dancing to a whole new generation. Pairing celebrities with professionals, it has gone on to become one of the most successful TV competitions in the world. In several countries, it’s called Dancing with the Stars.
In 2019, co-creator and executive producer Karen Smith spoke to Ashley Byrne about the bright, shiny and glittery TV success story.
A Made in Manchester production.
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