Strictly Come Dancing

The first series of Strictly Come Dancing began airing on BBC One on 15 May 2004. Eight well-known celebrities were paired with professional ballroom dancers and the show was presented by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly. The judging panel was announced as Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman, Arlene Phillips and Bruno Tonioli. The series was won by newsreader and presenter,…

The second series of Strictly Come Dancing premiered 23 October 2004 on BBC One. It was presented by Bruce Forsyth, Natasha Kaplinsky and Tess Daly. The winner was actress Jill Halfpenny along with her dancing partner Darren Bennett.

The third series of Strictly Come Dancing started on 15 October 2005 and ended on 17 December 2005. It was presented by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly, and the winner was Darren Gough along with his dancing partner Lilia Kopylova.

The fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing started on 7 October 2006 and ended on 23 December 2006. It was presented by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly, and the winner was Mark Ramprakash and his dancing partner Karen Hardy.

The fifth series of Strictly Come Dancing began on BBC One on 29 September 2007, with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly returning as presenters. The first programme was a catch-up show and preview to the new series, before the start of the competition on 6 October. The show ran for 12 weeks, up to 22 December. The show featured 14…

The sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing began on BBC One on 20 September 2008, with Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly returning as presenters, and Craig Revel Horwood, Arlene Phillips, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli returning as judges. The show featured 16 celebrities who were paired with 16 professional dancers. The new professionals were Brian Fortuna and Hayley Holt, who…

The seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing commenced on BBC One on 18 September 2009. Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly returned as presenters together with Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli as judges. Series 5 winner, Alesha Dixon, joined the judging panel, replacing Arlene Phillips. Darcey Bussell was a guest judge from the quarter final onwards. Series 6…

The eighth series of Strictly Come Dancing began with a red carpet launch show on 11 September 2010, and the competitive live shows began on 1 October. The series concluded on 18 December when Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev won the competition. According to BARB data, this series was the consistently highest rated of the show to date, peaking at…

Strictly Come Dancing returned with its ninth series on 10 September 2011 with a launch show, with the live shows starting on 30 September and 1 October 2011. The show was broadcast from Wembley Arena on 19 November with all proceeds going to the BBC charity, Children in Need. The final took place at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom and was…

The tenth series of Strictly Come Dancing began with the launch show on 15 September 2012. The live shows commenced on 5 October. Fourteen celebrities took part - the same number as last year. Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly returned to present the main show on BBC One and Claudia Winkleman returned to present the results show with Daly. Judges…

Strictly Come Dancing returned for its eleventh series beginning with a launch show on 7 September 2013, with the live shows starting on 27 and 28 September 2013. Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly continue to host, with Claudia Winkleman returning to host the results show alongside Daly. All four judges from the last series also returned. The show will…

Season 12 of Strictly Come Dancing premiered on 3 September 2014, with 35 episodes.

Season 13 of Strictly Come Dancing premiered on 2 September 2015, with 33 episodes.

The glamorous Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the hit dance contest where celebrities are paired with professional dance partners to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.

The glamorous Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present the hit dance contest where celebrities are paired with professional dance partners to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.

Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.

Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.

Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.

Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch series 20 as celebrities take to the dance floor.

Season 21 of Strictly Come Dancing premiered on 16 September 2023, with 26 episodes.

Season 22 of Strictly Come Dancing premiered on 14 September 2024, with 27 episodes.

Dazzling routines, outrageous sets, flamboyant costumes and the occasional dance dis-aaa-ster.