Strictly Come Dancing Marks 100 Years of the BBC with Star-Studded Tribute

This weekend, Strictly Come Dancing is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the BBC’s centenary. The show kicks off with a jaw-dropping group number featuring Strictly pros and judges crashing some of the broadcaster’s biggest flagship shows.

For the first time ever, couples will take to the dancefloor performing to iconic BBC theme tunes or paying tribute to beloved BBC services. Get ready for a night packed with nostalgia, rhythm, and dazzling moves.

Couples Dance to Legendary BBC Theme Tunes

  • Ellie S & Nikita – Paso Doble to Montagues and Capulets, Sergei Prokofiev’s Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
  • Ellie T & Johannes – Tango to Casualty Theme Tune by Ken Freeman
  • Fleur & Vito – Jive to Waterloo by Abba, Eurovision special
  • Helen & GorkaCharleston to Blue Peter Theme Tune by Mike Oldfield
  • Jayde & Karen – Charleston to The Ballad Of Barry and Freda by Victoria Wood, celebrating BBC Comedy
  • Kym & Graziano – Quickstep to Ballroom Blitz, Sweet Come Dancing
  • Molly & Carlos – Couples’ Choice to Grange Hill Theme Tune by Alan Hawkshaw, spotlighting BBC Children’s
  • Hamza & Jowita – Quickstep to On Top Of The World by Imagine Dragons, a nod to BBC Nature programming
  • James & Amy – Foxtrot to Julia’s Theme / EastEnders Theme Tune by Simon May
  • Tony & Katya – Cha Cha to Grandstand Theme Tune by Keith Mansfield, paying tribute to BBC Sport
  • Tyler & Dianne – Tango to Doctor Who Theme Tune by Segun Akinola
  • Will & Nancy – Viennese Waltz to Line Of Duty End Titles by Carly Paradis

Don’t Miss the Celebration

Strictly Come Dancing continues this Saturday at 6.40pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The results show airs Sunday at 6.45pm. Tune in for a spectacular night where top dance meets iconic BBC history!

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