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Week 2 Results
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8.50
2 votes

#1 - Week 2 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 9 - Episode 5

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman host the first results show of the series. After the judges' scores have been combined with the viewer votes, the 14 couples find out who will be back to dance another week, and who will be the first to leave the competition. Plus, the professional dancers come together for a spectacular routine, and Will Young performs his brand new single.

Week 11: Musicals Special
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8.40
5 votes

#2 - Week 11: Musicals Special

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 21

The remaining couples take to the ballroom floor with more incredible routines inspired by the world of musical theatre. Who will secure their place in next week’s semi-final?

The Final
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8.33
3 votes

#3 - The Final

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 25

The finalists each perform three routines. The judges' scores are only for guidance - the champion will be decided by viewers' votes. Featuring a guest performance by Florence and the Machine.

Week 12
star
8.25
4 votes

#4 - Week 12

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 23

The remaining couples compete in the semi-final, performing two routines each to try to claim a place in next week's final.

Week 11 Results
star
8.20
5 votes

#5 - Week 11 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 22

The Musicals Week results show opens with a Guys and Dolls routine. Two couples face a dance-off to secure a place in the semi-final, and there's a guest appearance by the stars of The Cher Show.

Week 10 Results
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8.14
7 votes

#6 - Week 10 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 20

Two more couples face a dance-off, and special guests Tom Grennan and Joel Corry perform in the ballroom.

Week 7 Results
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8.11
9 votes

#7 - Week 7 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 14

Two more couples face a dance-off, and there's a music performance by Luke Evans.

Week 12 Results
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8.11
9 votes

#8 - Week 12 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 24

The final results show of 2023 features a fantastic group number from our Strictly professionals and an incredible music performance from Take That.

Week 12
star
8.11
9 votes

#9 - Week 12

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 23

It's the semi-final, with our couples performing twice in their bid to make it through to the grand final.

Week 2
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8.00
3 votes

#10 - Week 2

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 9 - Episode 4

Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host a live dance extravaganza as all 14 couples hit the floor to try and impress with either a fanciful foxtrot or a sizzling salsa. Voting lines will open for the first time after the last couple has danced. Viewers' votes will then be added to the judges' scores from last week and this week. The lowest overall scoring couple will be eliminated in the results show. With nobody wanting to be the first to leave, the pressure really is on.

Episode 1
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8.00
10 votes

#11 - Episode 1

Robot Wars - Season 8 - Episode 1

Eight teams, made up of families and friends from across the country, put their homemade robots to the test.

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Week 8
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7.91
11 votes

#12 - Week 8

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 15

Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the remaining couples bring more fantastic routines to the Strictly ballroom. It's an important week to impress the judges and win votes at home as the couples are fighting for a place in next week's Blackpool special.

Week 5
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7.90
10 votes

#13 - Week 5

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 9

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present live from the Strictly Ballroom as the remaining couples take to the floor with more brand new, spectacular routines.

Musicals Special
star
7.89
9 votes

#14 - Musicals Special

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 21

The show opens with a beautiful My Fair Lady group number from the professional dancers, and the remaining couples perform routines inspired by the world of musical theatre.

Week 10
star
7.88
8 votes

#15 - Week 10

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 19

As Strictly Come Dancing approaches the business end of the competition, the couples have more to do than ever to secure their place in the quarter-final Musicals Special. Expectations are high for the judges, so join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for another weekend of fantastic ballroom dancing.

The Final
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7.88
8 votes

#16 - The Final

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 25

It’s the grand final of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. After 12 weeks of competition, we have our finalists, and one of them will lift the Glitterball Trophy tonight.

Week 5 Results
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7.86
7 votes

#17 - Week 5 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 10

The BBC 100 celebrations continue as our professionals dance a group number in tribute to the BBC’s natural history programming. Becky Hill also performs in the ballroom.

Week 8 Results
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7.80
5 votes

#18 - Week 8 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 16

Two more couples face a dance-off, our professionals mark Remembrance Sunday with a beautiful group number, and the guest music performance is by Sheku and Zak.

Blackpool Special
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7.78
9 votes

#19 - Blackpool Special

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 17

Live from the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom, our remaining couples take to the most famous sprung floor in the country, pulling out all the stops with some spectacular routines.

Week 10 Results
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7.75
8 votes

#20 - Week 10 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 20

The show opens with a Hollywood glam-inspired routine from our professional dancers, with Texas performing in the ballroom. Who will the judges save?

Week 9: Blackpool Special
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7.71
7 votes

#21 - Week 9: Blackpool Special

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 17

After a two-year absence, Strictly Come Dancing returns to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

Week 9 Results
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7.67
6 votes

#22 - Week 9 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 18

Two more couples face a dance-off, and Sam Ryder performs in the ballroom. At this stage of the competition, no-one wants to go home. Who will the judges save for another week?

Week 7 Results
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7.60
10 votes

#23 - Week 7 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 14

The Week 7 results show opens with a magnificent Afro-Latin festival routine and a performance from Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson before two couples face the dreaded dance-off.

Week 4
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7.58
12 votes

#24 - Week 4

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 7

It’s week four of the competition, and our remaining couples are back on the ballroom floor, dancing for your votes at home.

Week 6 - Halloween Special
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7.57
7 votes

#25 - Week 6 - Halloween Special

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 11

It’s the Strictly Come Dancing Halloween special! Our remaining couples perform fierce and fun routines for all the family to enjoy. Our leaderboard has been hauntingly different every week, and no-one is safe in the competition. Who will make the top spot tonight?

Week 4
star
7.50
8 votes

#26 - Week 4

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 7

It’s week four of the competition, and our remaining couples have well and truly broken in their dancing shoes. Tonight, they dance live for your votes at home, all under the watchful eye of our four judges. Who will impress enough to win a place in next week’s BBC Centenary Special?

Week 4 Results
star
7.50
12 votes

#27 - Week 4 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 8

The results show opens with a beautiful love story from our professional dancers, and the incredible Beverley Knight performs in the ballroom.

Week 8 Results
star
7.40
10 votes

#28 - Week 8 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 16

The results show opens with a beautiful Remembrance Sunday routine from the professional dancers, and there's a special performance from Andrea and Virginia Bocelli.

Week 3
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7.38
13 votes

#29 - Week 3

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 5

The magic of the movies comes to the Strictly ballroom as the show opens with a beautiful routine by our professional dancers celebrating 100 years of Disney.

Week 6 Results
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7.36
11 votes

#30 - Week 6 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 12

The results show opens with a Wednesday Addams-inspired routine from our Strictly professionals, and there will be a music performance from the legend that is Rick Astley.

Semi Final 2
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7.36
56 votes

#31 - Semi Final 2

Britain's Got Talent - Season 15 - Episode 10

The semi-finals continue as eight more acts compete for a place in the final. The first finalist is chosen via public vote and the second finalist will be chosen by the judges.

Jerry Springer, Emma Bunton, Jason Byrne
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7.35
17 votes

#32 - Jerry Springer, Emma Bunton, Jason Byrne

Duck Quacks Don't Echo (UK) - Season 3 - Episode 1

The fact-busting comedy panel series hosted by Lee Mack returns as Jerry Springer, Emma Bunton and Jason Byrne put further fascinating titbits to the test.

Week 10
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7.33
6 votes

#33 - Week 10

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 19

Strictly Come Dancing is approaching the last leg of the competition, and our couples have to do more than ever to secure their places in next week’s Musicals Special quarter-final. For the judges, expectations are high, so it will be another weekend of fantastic ballroom dancing.

Week 7
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7.30
10 votes

#34 - Week 7

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 13

Halfway through the series, the competition is still wide open. The couples are back with their brand new routines, hoping to impress the judges and you at home. Join Tess and Claudia for another weekend of spectacular dancing.

Week 7
star
7.29
7 votes

#35 - Week 7

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 13

We are halfway through the series, and the competition is as unpredictable as ever. The couples are back with their brand new routines, hoping to impress the judges and the viewers at home. Our return to Blackpool is on the horizon, so the stakes are high.

Launch Show
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7.23
13 votes

#36 - Launch Show

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 1

Strictly Come Dancing is back! Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as 15 brand new celebrities are welcomed to the Strictly ballroom.

Week 6 Results
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7.22
9 votes

#37 - Week 6 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 12

Another two couples face a dance-off, and there's a music performance by the outstanding Rina Sawayama. Who will the judges trick and treat this Halloween?

Week 2 Results
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7.22
9 votes

#38 - Week 2 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 4

It’s the first results show of the series, and it opens with an incredible group number medley in tribute to the iconic Tina Turner.

Semi Final 3
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7.21
53 votes

#39 - Semi Final 3

Britain's Got Talent - Season 15 - Episode 11

Ant and Dec host as judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams welcome eight more semi-finalists as they compete for a place in the final.

Week 1
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7.20
10 votes

#40 - Week 1

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 2

In the first live show of the series, the 15 couples dance for the first time. There is no public vote, but the judges' scores tonight will be carried over to next week.

Final
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7.18
39 votes

#41 - Final

Britain's Got Talent - Season 15 - Episode 14

Following weeks of awe-inspiring and show-stopping performances, the final acts go head to head to win the hearts and votes of the public.

Week 1
star
7.17
12 votes

#42 - Week 1

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 2

Tess and Claud are back with the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2023, opening with a stunning group performance from our professional dancers showing the brand new cast how it’s done.

Week 4 Results
star
7.14
7 votes

#43 - Week 4 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 8

Two couples face a dance-off to retain their place in the competition. George Ezra performs in the Strictly Ballroom.

Week 3 Results
star
7.13
8 votes

#44 - Week 3 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 6

Two couples face a Movie Week dance-off. With a guest performance by Adam Lambert.

Blackpool Special Results
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7.13
8 votes

#45 - Blackpool Special Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 18

It’s back to the Blackpool Tower for the results show. Our professional dancers open the show with a fantastic group number, and Madness perform in the ballroom. At this stage of the competition, no-one wants to go home. Who will the judges save for another week?

Week 3 Results
star
7.10
10 votes

#46 - Week 3 Results

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 21 - Episode 6

Movie Week continues. Opening the results show, our professional dancers take us on a visit to Barbie Land, and the incredible Madison Beer performs in the ballroom.

Launch Show
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7.09
11 votes

#47 - Launch Show

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 1

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcome 15 celebrities to the Strictly ballroom. John Legend sings in the ballroom, and reigning champions Rose and Giovanni return to dance again.

Semi Final 4
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7.09
47 votes

#48 - Semi Final 4

Britain's Got Talent - Season 15 - Episode 12

The competition heats up as eight more semi-finalists vie for a place in the 2022 final. The judges will pick one of the finalists while the other is chosen via public vote.

Semi Final 1
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7.05
63 votes

#49 - Semi Final 1

Britain's Got Talent - Season 15 - Episode 9

The semi-finals welcome back the acts who impressed the judges as well as our golden buzzer acts, but who will go through to the final via the public vote or judges’ choices?

Week 3
star
7.00
6 votes

#50 - Week 3

Strictly Come Dancing - Season 20 - Episode 5

It’s time to roll out the red carpet as Strictly Come Dancing takes you to the movies. Our remaining couples' routines take their inspiration from the silver screen.