Vintage Strictly Video - Series 4 (2006)
Post categories: Celebrities, Dance clips, Pro Dancers
|11:35 UK time, Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Showing just how popular Strictly Come Dancing had now become, the fourth series (broadcast in Autumn 2006) featured 14 celebrity couples. Early departures from the dancefloor included newsreader Nicholas Owen, singer Mica Paris, and comic Jimmy Tarbuck (on medical advice).
Many fans were surprised when promising performer DJ Spoony went out early, to be followed in quick succession by celebs such as impressionist Jan Ravens, footballer Peter Schmeichel and Emmerdale star Claire King.
In the end, the final three celebs battling for the title were Spice Girl Emma Bunton, rugby star Matt Dawson, and the eventual winner cricket star Mark Ramprakash (with pro partner Karen Hardy).
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Comment number 1.
At 13:13 29th Sep 2010, GinaPK wrote:This was a very small taster. Please show much more.
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Comment number 2.
At 13:14 29th Sep 2010, Mr Happy Feet wrote:I think Mark & Karen are probably my favourite ever Strictly winners!! From the moment they first danced together the chemistry was undeniable and they just looked so right together! Also, the music and choreography choices made by Karen were just inspired (especially "Hot Hot Hot" for the Salsa and the fantastic "Goldeneye" for their Argentine Tango!!). In fact, thanks to Karen I too have used "Goldeneye" for a tap dance routine I choreographed for an exam a few years ago (and I'd never have even thought of using it before hearing it on Strictly!!). Mark & Karen... YOU ROCK!!!!
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Comment number 3.
At 13:21 29th Sep 2010, warriorgirl wrote:Brilliant memories. These two are my favourite couple of all the series'. It would have been nice to see a longer clip.
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At 15:47 29th Sep 2010, JivingMissDaisy wrote:Without doubt Mark and Karen are my favourite ever Strictly couple! They complemented each other perfectly and their Argentine Tango and Salsa are now legendary...mpre please!!!
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At 15:55 29th Sep 2010, Sid1979 wrote:Series 4 was the year I got hooked to Strictly. I have fond memories of Ramps & Karen and of Louisa & Vincent.
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At 16:20 29th Sep 2010, BBC CiN Paul_Host wrote:We're limited to more or less 1 minute with the clips that we put up, I'm afraid - tedious copyright reasons. Sorry!
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At 22:16 29th Sep 2010, nicole wrote:Absolutely brilliant! I love these two, especially the way Karen appears to genuinely enjoy every minute of dancing with ramps.
Their salsa is a strictly classic.
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Comment number 8.
At 09:11 30th Sep 2010, strictlynut wrote:this was my favourite series! mark is so gorgeous and a great dancer.
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Comment number 9.
At 19:52 30th Sep 2010, craig rocks wrote:Don't forget the samba, that was awesome too!
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Comment number 10.
At 20:08 1st Oct 2010, Purple_Ali wrote:Mark & Karen's Argentine tango is absolutely my favourite dance ever on Strictly and, according to It's Takes Two last year, not just mine. I appreciate the copyright issues on the website, but can't you get Claudia to show the whole thing on her show this year? I was really disappointed that she didn't last year, even when it won the poll. I'd so love to see it again!
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Comment number 11.
At 19:42 3rd Oct 2010, willowspike wrote:Karen will always be my favourite pro dancer, she is just so enthusiastic and is a brilliant choreographer. Bring her back on the show!
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Comment number 12.
At 20:07 5th Oct 2010, Lolly wrote:Watched Karen on It Takes Two tonight. Not only was she the most talented dancer Strictly ever had, she also demonstrates depth of knowledge, and explains everything to us laymen in simple terms without being patronising. I am at a complete loss to understand why she was never offered a role as judge. Aleesha is sweet, but I never take her comments seriously, as she has never been a professional dancer and is not in a position to pass judgement.
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