From a spectacular jukebox musical to a Caryl Churchill revival and Florence Nightingale-inspired ballet.
Not only the celebrities go on a ‘journey’ – this year’s pros, from Giovanni and Johannes to Nadiya and Nikita, have also transformed.
A dramatic twist, a brilliant duel, and a fab-u-lous winner.
Rose and Giovanni lift the glitterball in an emotional end to the season.
Well, what a semi-final! Usually doubling the dances means halving the standard, at least, but everyone delivered here – even if the judges did get overexcited with the 10s.
It’s the party at the end of the world – and it’s the show of the year.
Rhys Stephenson just misses out after a high-standard and fiercely fought semi-final.
Read my Telegraph talking points for the main show and results show
Could any political play top the current seething drama in Westminster? Perhaps not, but James Graham’s latest is another fascinating slice of history that feels all too pertinent.
Phillip Pullman’s tricky prequel struggles to find magic.
Thank the Strictly gods for that! Yes, our long national nightmare is over – Dan Walker has finally exited the ballroom.
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