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Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Podcast

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2018 Strictly finalist Joe Sugg teams up with producer Kim Winston to bring the fans an Access All Areas backstage pass to the show. Kim has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly, having worked on the show since 2009, and Joe knows first-hand what all the couples are going through, making them the perfect duo to give the listeners an exclusive insight of what really goes on backstage.

This is their FIFTH year working together to bring you all the gossip and glory.

The Strictly Come Dancing Official Podcast is made by BBC Studios and produced by Kim Winston and edited by Jonathan O'Sullivan. Listen now on BBC Sounds.

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Lights, camera and Anton's teeth

2018 Strictly finalist Joe Sugg teams up with producer Kim Winston to bring the fans an Access All Areas backstage pass to the show. Kim has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly, having worked on the show since 2009, and Joe knows first-hand what all the couples are going through, making them the perfect duo to give the listeners an exclusive insight of what really goes on backstage. In this episode they chat to Head Judge Shirley Ballass to find out what she eats before every show, Joe heads ...

Oct 06, 201930 min

Melvin Odoom's Xmas dinner

2018 Strictly finalist Joe Sugg teams up with producer Kim Winston to bring the fans an Access All Areas backstage pass to the show. Kim has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly, having worked on the show since 2009, and Joe knows first-hand what all the couples are going through, making them the perfect duo to give the listeners an exclusive insight of what really goes on backstage. In this episode they chat chat to 2016 contestant Melvin Odoom to find out where he keeps his Christmas Strictl...

Oct 03, 201917 min

Cowboys, pancakes and Tony Hadley

2018 Strictly finalist Joe Sugg teams up with producer Kim Winston to bring the fans an Access All Areas backstage pass to the show. Kim has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly, having worked on the show since 2009, and Joe knows first-hand what all the couples are going through, making them the perfect duo to give the listeners an exclusive insight of what really goes on backstage. In this episode they chat to Craig Revel Horwood who reveals that one item that gets him show ready, just where...

Sep 29, 201928 min

Motsi's rider, Kelvin's hairy leg and Joe heads back to school

2018 Strictly finalist Joe Sugg teams up with producer Kim Winston to bring the fans an Access All Areas backstage pass to the show. Kim has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly, having worked on the show since 2009, and Joe knows first-hand what all the couples are going through, making them the perfect duo to give the listeners an exclusive insight of what really goes on backstage. In this episode they chat to new judge Motsi, find out how Kelvin felt ahead of his dancing debut and Joe heads...

Sep 22, 201932 min

The class of 2019

2018 Strictly finalist Joe Sugg teams up with producer Kim Winston to bring the fans an Access All Areas backstage pass to the show. Kim has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly, having worked on the show since 2009, and Joe knows first-hand what all the couples are going through, making them the perfect duo to give the listeners an exclusive insight of what really goes on backstage. Revealing all the news, views, glitz and glamour, the duo will be chatting to the couples, presenters, judges a...

Sep 07, 201925 min

Meet the hosts!

Welcome to Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Podcast 2019 with Joe Sugg and Kim Winston

Sep 07, 20192 min

2018: What Happens On Tour – is revealed in the podcast!

Production Manager Andy Gibb and Tour Manager Robert Hayden tell Amy Elizabeth exactly how they bring the Strictly magic across the UK (and what the contestants and dancers are really like on the road!) Hear directly from fans in the audience on why Strictly has such a special place in their heart. Stacey Dooley and Aljaž Škorjanec explain their secret weapon for having stamina on tour whilst Dr Ranj confesses to being the party king! Plus Johannas Radebe and Graziano Di Prima don’t hold back wh...

Feb 15, 201935 min

2018: Christmas Special

Aljaž Škorjanec, Graziano Di Prima and Johannes Radebe discuss how they will be spending the holidays. Did you know Amy Dowden and Oti Mabuse were once housemates? They don't hold back in their confessions of what they really got up too! Anne Widdecombe and Anton Du Beke celebrate being reunited plus hear from our Christmas Champions Aston Merrygold and Janette Manrara whilst still on the dance floor!

Dec 25, 201844 min

2018: We Have Our Series 16 Winners... and their Mums!

Class of 2018 back together! Hear from Vick Hope, Dr Ranj Singh, Katie Piper and Susannah Constantine and Seann Walsh. Floor Manager Greg Frost aka Frosty explains just how hectic it gets backstage. Plus Gorka Marquez interviews our Series 16 Winners Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton.

Dec 16, 201838 min

2018: Confessions...

Amy Elizabeth admits to an awkward encounter backstage plus how is everyone behaving off camera as we get closer to the final?

Dec 13, 201828 min

2018: Tanning Booth Secrets....

Band members Hayley Sanderson (vocals), Trevor Barry (bass), Jeff Leach (keyboard) and Jamie Squire (vocals) explain how they create such iconic music. Scott Mills finds a quiet five minutes with Faye Tozer to see how she is handling the pressure. Amy Elizabeth gets a spray tan and finds out from tanner Eloise Baskerville which pro-dancer is most obsessed with the booth! Plus AJ Pritchard's mum Debbie on why he's such a devoted son and Little Mix reveal their favourite couple this series! Please...

Dec 09, 201835 min

2018: Anton Du Beke invites us round!

Direct from Anton's own sofa Amy Elizabeth asks him ALL the important questions including outfit refusals and what he really thinks of the Judges!

Dec 06, 201833 min

2018: Kevin Clifton and Joe Sugg go head to head

The iconic ‘Awesome Foursome’ friendship is put to the test as Kevin Clifton and Joe Sugg learn A LOT about each other…. Scenic Supervisor Mark Osborne reveals how he creates such iconic sets whilst VT team members Emilie Michell and Ellen Shersby-Wignall explain what the contestants are really like off-camera. Adam Lambert invites us into his dressing room ahead of his show performance, plus Choreographer Jenny Thomas talks us through creating that exceptional Charleston that gave Faye Tozer an...

Dec 02, 201859 min

2018: Anton du Beke joins Amy Elizabeth!

Anton du Beke joins Amy Elizabeth to talk all things Strictly ... how his love of dancing started, his career highlights and what he makes of this years contestants (particularly the dances they will perform on Musicals week)!

Nov 29, 201837 min

2018: How DO you get to work on Strictly?

Explore Head Choreographer Jason Gilkison’s incredible life plus legendry warm up host Stuart Holden, the man who welcomes the audience to the Ballroom, discusses the changes he’s seen over his thirteen series. How do you get a job on Strictly? Runners Rachel Walsh and Jake Kenwright give their advice (whilst revealing a few backstage secrets in the process)! Meanwhile previous contestant Alexandra Burke returns to watch this years contestants and confesses to feeling sick with nerves when she h...

Nov 25, 201830 min

2018: Scott's Dad and Garlic Bread Sweets!

Amy Elizabeth let's Scott Mill's know who was the wildest at the Blackpool after party and who wore protective foot wear! Plus Scott's Dad pops in to reveal some family secrets...

Nov 22, 201847 min

2018: Take That come to Blackpool!

Backstage access for the ultimate weekend away! What do our new dancers Graziano Di Prima, Luba Mushtuk and Johannes Radebe make of the iconic Blackpool Tower? Discover who was in tears side of stage on Saturday night. Gloria Estefan explains why performing on the ballroom was so special to her and we catch up with Take That in the canteen! Plus Amy Elizabeth meets the biggest Strictly fans who have been waiting outside the Ballroom for hours hoping for a glimpse of the contestants and dancers. ...

Nov 18, 201849 min

2018: Dianne Buswell’s joke that got out of hand…

AJ Pritchard and Lauren Steadman confess habits that really annoy each other whilst Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell reveal a joke that got way out of hand! Amy Elizabeth speaks to Ian Waite about his Strictly highlights (and favourites) whilst on the It Takes Two Set. Choreographer Lukas McFarlane explains how he put together Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev ‘Couples Choice’ contemporary dance. Plus what Rylan Clark-Neil thought of the show as he watched front row! Please note this podcast contains ...

Nov 11, 201839 min

2018: Who's the most attractive pro? Giovanni and Pasha get competitive!

Experience the ULTIMATE bromance with Charles Venn and Danny John-Jules.... it's chaos! Pasha Kovalev and Giovanni Pernice get a little competitive deciding who's the most attractive pro-dancer. Craig Revel Horwood reveals his tip to stay out of a dance-off! Mollie King and Ruth Langford return to the ballroom and confess what unusual turn of events they are hoping for so they can make a potential comeback. Please note: This podcast contains 4th November 2018's Eviction Results...

Nov 04, 201828 min

2018: Scott’s Mum popped in!

What Engelbert Humperdinck’s house is really like and the unusual party Bruno was guest of honour at...

Nov 01, 201827 min

2018: Halloween Special

Make-Up Designer Lisa Armstrong explains exactly how her team create those incredible transformations whilst Rita Ora, Nicole Scherzinger and Kimberly Wyatt bring their opinions! Former winner Ore Oduba and Dr Who star Mandip Gill, both on the front row, let us know exactly what they made of the weekends performances. Graeme Swann and Aljaz Skorjanec discuss male grooming techniques with Scott Mills. Plus Faye Tozer, Giovanni Pernice, Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev tell Amy Elizabeth exactly h...

Oct 29, 201847 min

2018: Halloween Week is Coming....

Scott Mill's invites Amy Elizabeth over to hear just HOW excited they are for Halloween week, plus Head of Choreography Jason Gilkison and AJ Pritchard let us know what they really thought of the new Couple's Choice.

Oct 25, 201830 min

2018: Alfonso Ribeiro's Rules To Live By

Tess Daly opens up direct from her dressing room, Guest Judge Alfonso Ribeiro brings his dance floor (and life) advice and Production Designer Patrick Doherty explains how Strictly get the set to look THAT good! Discover how taking part in Strictly is how Vick Hope is taking revenge on her Mum! Hear just how ecstatic Amy Dowden and Danny John-Jules were after scoring the first ten of the series and we speak to Karen Clifton and Charles Venn whilst still on the dance floor!

Oct 21, 201836 min

2018: Bring on Carlton!

Head of Choreography Jason Gilkison lets us know exactly what to expect in ‘Couples Choice’ and we are SO excited that Alfonso Ribeiro aka Carlton Banks, will be a guest Judge!

Oct 18, 201837 min

2018: The Backstreet Boys are Tango, Salsa and Swing experts – who knew!

The Backstreet Boys give Amy Elizabeth their advice for owning the dance floor and reveal some impressive talents whilst Aljaz Skorjanec and Scott Mills reminisce about their favourite Strictly tour moments. Stacey Dooley confesses what she’s really like in rehearsals and how Kevin’s found the perfect way to calm her down, plus his parents Judy and Keith Clifton reveal what he was really like as a little boy…

Oct 14, 201831 min
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