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Strictly Come Dancing: Stars share their hopes and fears

The season launch for Strictly Come Dancing 2018 has taken place at BBC Broadcasting House.

Some of the celebrity contestants shared their hopes and fears for the new series.

Produced by Katherine Roberts and Claudia Redmond.

27 August 2018

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