Five things you need to know about Strictly in Blackpool

As the TV dance behemoth prepares for its annual visit to Lancashire, here are 5 things you need to know about the glittering event.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Nov 2017, 10:21 BST

Updated 11th Dec 2017, 23:46 BST

Comedian Susan Calman and her dance partner Kevin Clifton

1. Hugely popular TV dance show Strictly Come Dancing will be filmed live from Blackpool this Saturday, in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

2. As the ‘home of ballroom dancing’ Blackpool Tower Ballroom holds a special place in the hearts of dance professionals, and the episode is the only one filmed outside London.

3. The episode will feature more elaborate staging than usual, and for the first time in the series couples will be joined on stage by backing dancers.

4. Comedian Susan Calman and her dance partner Kevin Clifton will perform a paso double to music from Strictly’s inspiration – Baz Luhrman’s Strictly Ballroom.

5. The show will be screened live on BBC One at 6.45pm, and the pre-recorded results show will be on Sunday night at 7.15pm.