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Festive TV highlights from the BBC
Strictly Come Dancing - Christmas Special

Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly welcome five Strictly newcomers to the dance floor to compete for the title Christmas Champion 2011, and singer Shakin' Stevens performs on the show.

Former boxer Barry McGuigan, Hi-de-Hi! star Su Pollard, Blue's Simon Webbe, comedienne Debra Stephenson and EastEnders villain Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher) join their respective professional partners Erin Boag, Anton Du Beke, Katya Virshilas, Ian Waite and Vincent Simone for a variety of festive-inspired routines.

Judges Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli, Craig Revel Horwood and Alesha Dixon give their verdicts on the performances, before members of the studio audience vote to decide the winner. Familiar faces from this year's series, including Russell Grant on sparkling form, will also be joining in the fun

BBC One - Christmas Day, 8pm

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