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Strictly Come Dancing 2004

★ 6.0/10 · 40 votes Reality 24 seasons · 584 eps Returning Series
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What is Strictly Come Dancing?

Strictly Come Dancing is a British reality television series that pairs celebrities with professional dancers in a weekly competition. The format, as described in the series overview, has the couples performing dances that are scored by a panel of judges, while viewers also cast votes; the combined results determine which pair is eliminated each week.

Type
TV series
Year
2004
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
584
First aired
May 15, 2004
Last aired
Dec 25, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC One
Genres
Reality
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Overview

Strictly Come Dancing is a British reality television series that pairs celebrities with professional dancers in a weekly competition. The format, as described in the series overview, has the couples performing dances that are scored by a panel of judges, while viewers also cast votes; the combined results determine which pair is eliminated each week. The programme debuted on BBC One with its first series running from 15 May 2004 to 3 July 2004. Presentation duties for that inaugural run were shared by Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly. The judging panel comprised Len Goodman, Arlene Phillips, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli, each providing scores that contributed

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Should you watch it?

“Celebrities compete in a high-stakes dance competition to earn the title of champion.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging performance format
  • combination of expert and public voting
Keep in mind
  • fast-paced elimination schedule

Watch it if you enjoy watching celebrities learn new skills in a competitive environment.

The program is suitable for general family viewing.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 9 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 19 episodes
Season 3 · 21 episodes
Season 4 · 26 episodes
Season 5 · 26 episodes

Frequently asked questions

How is the winner determined?

The winner is decided by a combination of judges scores and viewer votes.

What do the participants do?

Celebrities compete against one another in a dance competition.

Are the contestants professional dancers?

The participants are celebrities who learn to dance for the competition.

How are people eliminated?

Contestants are eliminated based on their performance scores and the results of public voting.

What is the goal of the show?

The goal is to be crowned the winner of the dance competition.