'Riverdance' begins final UK tour

Riverdance has embarked on its farewell tour of the UK, 14 years after its first showing.

The Irish dancing phenomenon has been seen live by 21 million people across 300 venues in 32 countries.

Its final UK tour begins in Bristol, taking in 14 cities before coming to a close in Liverpool on April 25.

Michael Flatley, who was catapulted to stardom through the show, recently spoke about the physical strains the professional dancers place on their bodies.

He revealed that he was so "burnt out" by his long and demanding career that he feared he may never dance again.