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Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly begin the ninth series of the celebrity dance contest with a red carpet launch show, featuring a very special performance from Dolly Parton.

It's time for BBC One to slip on its dancing shoes once again, as Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly bring back the sparkle to Saturday nights.

In this special red carpet launch show, 14 brand new stars discover who their professional partners will be for the rest of the competition, plus they all take to the dance floor for the very first time.

There's also a very special performance from the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton.

Let ballroom battle commence.

1 hour, 5 minutes

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Sun 11 Sep 201117:25

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RoleContributor
PresenterBruce Forsyth
PresenterTess Daly
WriterRob Colley
Series EditorClodagh O'Donoghue
Series ProducerEd Booth
PerformerDolly Parton

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