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BBC Strictly Come Dancing announces 'special and unique' change to show

Strictly Come Dancing will air a "unique show" in 2022 to mark the BBC's 100th birthday.

A Strictly special will be one of the package of programmes aired to celebrate the broadcaster's centenary year.

You can also expect to see specials of Doctor Who, Top Gear, MasterChef, The Apprentice and Antiques Roadshow, reports BirminghamLive.

Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer says: "Our centenary year will be a huge treat for audiences of all ages from massive sporting events, comedy, entertainment, drama, arts and music, to documentaries assessing all aspects of the BBC’s history.

"BBC 100 will celebrate and reflect on the unique role the BBC plays in the lives of audiences across the UK as our much cherished national broadcaster from its creation right up to the present day."

More BBC 100 announcements from across the UK will follow soon. BBC Strictly Come Dancing continues to air on BBC One.

Three-part series David Dimbleby's BBC: A Very British History will trace the impact of the BBC on British life across recent decades.

And Here’s One I Made Earlier (w/t) with former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq will explore and celebrate the very best of British Children’s Programming from the past 100 years.

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