2018 Strictly finalist Joe Sugg teams up with producer Kim Winston to bring the fans an Access All Areas backstage pass to the show. Kim has an encyclopaedic knowledge of Strictly, having worked on the show since 2009, and Joe knows first-hand what all the couples are going through, making them the perfect duo to give the listeners an exclusive insight of what really goes on backstage.

Joe and Kim have packed their bags and headed off to the Tower Ballroom as Strictly comes live from Blackpool! We hear from head judge Shirley just why the iconic tower ballroom is so special, and Kim catches up with Creative Director Jason to hear how a group dance is put together.

The Strictly Come Dancing Official Podcast is made by BBC Studios, produced by Kim Winston and edited by Jonathan O’Sullivan. Listen now on BBC Sounds.