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'Strictly' Russell Grant, Len Goodman front Radio 2's Christmas season
Published Wednesday, Nov 23 2011, 16:35 GMT | By Alex Fletcher | Add comment
Strictly Come Dancing duo Len Goodman and Russell Grant have been confirmed as part of Radio 2's Christmas 'Dance Season'.
The station is broadcasting eight documentaries celebrating all things dance alongside specials fronted by Gloria Estefan and Desmond Carrington.
Goodman will present the documentary Swing At The Savoy, which will feature the Strictly Head Judge celebrating the history of swing from the 1930s Savoy Ballroom to the modern day.
"It's fantastic that Radio 2 is putting the wonderful world of dance into its schedule this festive season," said Goodman.
"Join me for two shows in which I reveal the toe-tapping history of swing dance from its origins to its current revival, and the incredible life and legacy of a true great, Gene Kelly."
On December 30, Grant will present Strictly New Year alongside his Strictly pro partner Flavia Cacace. The pair will help celebrate the New Year with their favourite musical moments from the BBC One dance show.
"I want to share the songs with you that we danced to - and the many we wanted to but didn't or couldn't, as well as those that give me joyous bumps and shivers," said Grant.
"I promise a musical treat that will bring your airwaves alive so much so you'll just have to get up and dance wherever you are - Strictly from me!"
Meanwhile, ex-Strictly judge Arlene Phillips is hosting Super Troupers, a show about the history of dance troupes such as Pan's People and Hot Gossip.
Other shows across the season include comic Stewart Lee's It's Got Bells On, which will explore the country's enthusiasm for Morris Dancing, and '80s pop mogul Pete Waterman hosting a show about Northern Soul.
> Strictly Come Dancing's Russell Grant: 'I had to rediscover my bliss'
> Charlie Brooks, Simon Webbe, Su Pollard for Christmas Strictly
The station is broadcasting eight documentaries celebrating all things dance alongside specials fronted by Gloria Estefan and Desmond Carrington.
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Goodman will present the documentary Swing At The Savoy, which will feature the Strictly Head Judge celebrating the history of swing from the 1930s Savoy Ballroom to the modern day.
"It's fantastic that Radio 2 is putting the wonderful world of dance into its schedule this festive season," said Goodman.
"Join me for two shows in which I reveal the toe-tapping history of swing dance from its origins to its current revival, and the incredible life and legacy of a true great, Gene Kelly."
On December 30, Grant will present Strictly New Year alongside his Strictly pro partner Flavia Cacace. The pair will help celebrate the New Year with their favourite musical moments from the BBC One dance show.
"I want to share the songs with you that we danced to - and the many we wanted to but didn't or couldn't, as well as those that give me joyous bumps and shivers," said Grant.
"I promise a musical treat that will bring your airwaves alive so much so you'll just have to get up and dance wherever you are - Strictly from me!"
Meanwhile, ex-Strictly judge Arlene Phillips is hosting Super Troupers, a show about the history of dance troupes such as Pan's People and Hot Gossip.
Other shows across the season include comic Stewart Lee's It's Got Bells On, which will explore the country's enthusiasm for Morris Dancing, and '80s pop mogul Pete Waterman hosting a show about Northern Soul.
> Strictly Come Dancing's Russell Grant: 'I had to rediscover my bliss'
> Charlie Brooks, Simon Webbe, Su Pollard for Christmas Strictly
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