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Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.

Dazzling routines, outrageous sets, flamboyant costumes and the occasional dance dis-aaa-ster.

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The BBC West region started on 1st September 1957 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One West.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Series 13

Tess Daly

Claudia Winkleman

Gregory Porter

Jess Glynne

Louise Rainbow

Richard Valentine

Strictly Come Dancing: Series 13: Episode 1: Launch

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Episode 1

Episode 1: Launch

Series 13

BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing, Series 13, Launch

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch a new series of the celebrity dance contest.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch a new series of the celebrity dance contest. Featuring music performances from soul star Gregory Porter and singing sensation Jess Glynne.

Put your dancing shoes on, Strictly is back! It's glitz and glamour all the way as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch the new series. Get on board the Strictly express as the journey begins for 15 new stars, including the nail-biting moment when they discover who their dancing partners are. 

The couples then take to the dance floor to perform together for the very first time in their much-anticipated inaugural group routine. Will it be ballroom bliss or murder on the dance floor? 

Plus, music performances from soul star Gregory Porter and singing sensation Jess Glynne.

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