Fans of Strictly Come Dancing will be treated to a broadcast of the inaugural episode of the show this summer on the BBC as part of a special flashback season. Beginning on July 27, the network will showcase a retrospective of Saturday night entertainment programs covering the last 50 years, giving viewers a nostalgic look back.
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Inaugural Episode of Strictly
During the BBC’s Olympic programming, the classic entertainment season will be broadcast on BBC Four and iPlayer for three Saturday nights. The inaugural Strictly Come Dancing episode, which aired on May 15, 2004, with Tess Daly and Sir Bruce Forsyth as presenters, will be included in the collection.
Included in the schedule of Strictly Come Dancing is the final installment of Sir Michael Parkinson’s chat show of the same name, which debuted on the BBC before moving to ITV in 2004. The last BBC version included interviews with Irish band The Corrs, tennis player Boris Becker, and Sir Bruce.
Classic Entertainment Lineup
In Strictly, along with Noel’s House Party, Bob’s Full House, and comedian Miranda Hart’s 2013 interview with Sir Bruce, there will be episodes of The Generation Game, Blankety Blank hosted by Sir Terry Wogan, Les Dawson, and Paul O’Grady’s drag character, Lily Savage.
“We are thrilled to take our viewers on a nostalgic journey through five decades of beloved BBC entertainment,” said Lindsay Currie, head of channel management at the BBC. “BBC Four and iPlayer will offer a treasure trove of classic shows fronted by beloved presenters, while BBC One is dedicated to the Olympics.”
Conclusion
A nostalgic trip through classic Saturday night entertainment is promised by the BBC’s flashback season, which will feature the premiere of “Strictly Come Dancing.” Fans will be able to rediscover the enchantment of beloved moments and legendary concerts from the previous 50 years starting on July 27.
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