New "Come Dancing" format...

[Divissima]

That's because the tickets weren't available to the public during the last series.

I was fortunate enough to get to hear about and go to the filming of the pilot, but when I enquired about tickets for the actual series, I was told that the studio audience would be made up mostly from friends and family of the 20 dancers.

Got my tickets for one of the London shows!! YAY! I asked the guy in the ticket office about the show and apparently the grand final with be in Blackpool on 11th December. Tickets for that show aren't released until Monday.

[Gojive]

Got my tickets for one of the London shows!! YAY! I asked the guy in the ticket office about the show and apparently the grand final with be in Blackpool on 11th December. Tickets for that show aren't released until Monday.

Nice one D!

Which show are you going to?. I'll be booking my tickets later today

[Divissima]

Nice one D!

Which show are you going to?. I'll be booking my tickets later today

4th December. Can't wait! If we go to the same one, you'll have to tell me who you are so we can get a Forum posse all sitting together.

[Peter]

Got my tickets for one of the London shows!!

... they told me that the "allocation" is run two weeks beforehand and that I would be informed if I am successful ...

anyone know how I can get onto the "A" list?

[Divissima]

Oh That's a bit strange. The guy told me I had tickets - he didn't mention about any allocation or waiting to find out. Maybe he got it wrong Anyone else called up for tickets yet? If so, please let us know what they tell you.

[Peter]

Oh That's a bit strange. The guy told me I had tickets - he didn't mention about any allocation or waiting to find out. Maybe he got it wrong Anyone else called up for tickets yet? If so, please let us know what they tell you.

2 weeks before the show, the ticket unit is advised by production of the number of seats remaining to be filled (ie after the friends and family have taken what they want). The remaining seats are allocated to those who registered with the ticket unit on a first come first served basis".

[Divissima]

2 weeks before the show, the ticket unit is advised by production of the number of seats remaining to be filled (ie after the friends and family have taken what they want). The remaining seats are allocated to those who registered with the ticket unit on a first come first served basis".

Hmmmm.... Oh well. It sounds as though I got one of the less well informed members of staff Fingers crossed for that allocation, then

[Rhythm King]

Just booked/requested 4 tickets for the 4th December. Hopefully see you there

R-K

[Gojive]

It get's odder!

I've just booked mine for the 23rd October, and was told "your ticket application is successful, and the tickets will be sent to you about 2 weeks before the show""

[Lou]

The line-up has just been announced.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertain...io/3694382.stm

Brendan Cole's dancing with Sarah Manners from Casualty. And it looks like Esther Rantzen's got Anton, and Carol Vordeman's with Paul Killick.

[Divissima]

Cool, Lou!

How did you find out who'se paired with who (I've been rooting around on the BBC website but can't find it)?

[Lou]

How did you find out who'se paired with who (I've been rooting around on the BBC website but can't find it)?

I'm ashamed to say - piccies in the Daily Mirror

[RobC]

I'm ashamed to say - piccies in the Daily Mirror

Not seen the Mirror, but here's the line-up I've just been emailed:

Erin Boag - Julian Clary
Anton Du Beke - Esther Rantzen OBE
Camilla Dallerup - Roger Black MBE
Paul Killick - Carol Vorderman MBE
Brendan Cole - Sarah Manners
Hazel Newberry - Quentin Willson
Ian Waite - Denise Lewis OBE
Nicole Cutler - Diarmuid Gavin
Lilia Kopylova - Aled Jones
Darren Bennett - Jill Halfpenny

[under par]

It get's odder!

I've just booked mine for the 23rd October, and was told "your ticket application is successful, and the tickets will be sent to you about 2 weeks before the show""

Getting tickets is no gaurantee of a seat in the audience.

I went to see a programme(Coupling) being made and 35 people didnt get a seat due to "family and friends".

Those who don't get a seat get priority tickets for another night.

They will be seated first at subsequent evening.

This was at Teddington Studios.

[Lindsay]

Not seen the Mirror, but here's the line-up I've just been emailed:

Erin Boag - Julian Clary
Anton Du Beke - Esther Rantzen OBE
Camilla Dallerup - Roger Black MBE
Paul Killick - Carol Vorderman MBE
Brendan Cole - Sarah Manners
Hazel Newberry - Quentin Willson
Ian Waite - Denise Lewis OBE
Nicole Cutler - Diarmuid Gavin
Lilia Kopylova - Aled Jones
Darren Bennett - Jill Halfpenny

Aled Jones and Julian Clary dancing. Think I'll tune in... Mind you I was totally hooked on the last series, so I doub't this will be any different.

[Gojive]

Getting tickets is no gaurantee of a seat in the audience.

I went to see a programme(Coupling) being made and 35 people didnt get a seat due to "family and friends".

Those who don't get a seat get priority tickets for another night.

They will be seated first at subsequent evening.

This was at Teddington Studios.

Thanks U.P. . Fingers crossed then!

[Stuart]

Getting tickets is no gaurantee of a seat in the audience.

I went to see a programme(Coupling) being made and 35 people didnt get a seat due to "family and friends".

Those who don't get a seat get priority tickets for another night.

They will be seated first at subsequent evening.

This was at Teddington Studios.

As someone who has been to a few BBC productions (mostly Radio), I've found that if you get there in good time, you can usually get in.

[Gareth]

Hazel Newberry - Quentin Willson

Many years ago I was competing in a ballroom competition in Bristol and one of the couples were Hazel Newberry and Christopher Hawkins. I was`nt at their level unfortunately .
WOW, could they dance. They were the most amazing couple I`ve ever seen.
I think they went onto be World Ballroom Champion?

I wish I had the chance to learn with Hazel. Quentin is one lucky guy!!!

I`m looking forward to the new series

[Pammy]

Daily Mail today - next round of Strictly Come Dancing... A. Jones (aka, I think "I'm walking in the air....."

I ask you

[Debster]

Not seen the Mirror, but here's the line-up I've just been emailed:

Erin Boag - Julian Clary
Anton Du Beke - Esther Rantzen OBE
Camilla Dallerup - Roger Black MBE
Paul Killick - Carol Vorderman MBE
Brendan Cole - Sarah Manners
Hazel Newberry - Quentin Willson
Ian Waite - Denise Lewis OBE
Nicole Cutler - Diarmuid Gavin
Lilia Kopylova - Aled Jones
Darren Bennett - Jill Halfpenny

Oh STOP STOP! I'm going green with envy!
I just this week got to see the semi-final and final of the last series. It was very clever how they paired people up to get a good tv show - even if Chris whats-is-name was absolutely terrible.

I know all the ballroom stars except Ian Waite, but help a poor Aussie - who is Esther Rantzen? Sounds familiar but I can't place her.

And yes, Hazel is the best, but where is Christopher Hawkins? (They are world ballroom champions over and over now) Why hasn't he joined in the fun? Unlikely you'll find out, but in case anyone has the gossip, I'd love to hear.