This weekend, Strictly Come Dancing goes big to mark 100 years of the BBC. It kicks off with a dazzling group dance featuring the Strictly pros and judges crashing some of the BBC’s top shows. For the first time ever, couples will perform to iconic BBC theme tunes or tribute numbers honouring beloved BBC services. Expect a night packed with star-quality moves and nostalgic beats!
Strictly’s Star-Studded BBC Tribute
The ballroom will come alive as dancers take on themes from legendary programmes:
- Ellie S & Nikita: Paso Doble to Montagues and Capulets from Romeo and Juliet
- Ellie T & Johannes: Tango to the Casualty theme by Ken Freeman
- Fleur & Vito: Jive to Waterloo by ABBA, celebrating Eurovision
- Helen & Gorka: Charleston to the Blue Peter theme by Mike Oldfield
- Jayde & Karen: Charleston to “The Ballad Of Barry and Freda (Let’s Do It)” by Victoria Wood
- Kym & Graziano: Quickstep to Ballroom Blitz
- Molly & Carlos: Couples’ Choice tribute to Grange Hill theme by Alan Hawkshaw
- Hamza & Jowita: Quickstep to On Top Of The World by Imagine Dragons, representing BBC Nature
- James & Amy: Foxtrot to Julia’s Theme / EastEnders by Simon May
- Tony & Katya: Cha Cha to Grandstand by Keith Mansfield
- Tyler & Dianne: Tango to the Doctor Who theme by Segun Akinola
- Will & Nancy: Viennese Waltz to Line Of Duty end titles by Carly Paradis
Don’t Miss the BBC Birthday Bash on Strictly
This is a Strictly celebration like no other – a perfect blend of show-stopping dance and timeless BBC nostalgia.
When: Saturday at 6.40pm with the results show Sunday at 6.45pm
Where: BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Get ready for the ballroom to shine as Strictly honours the BBC’s century in style!
