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In this very special episode, I interview TV personality, star of Strictly Come Dancing, actor, author and astrologer Russell Grant, for whom a life-changing call to join the cast of Strictly reconnected him with a long-lost passion for performing and brought out his natural spontaneity. Strictly helped Russell recover from a dark time in his life and to rewrite the public's perception of him. It gave him a new lease of life and a refreshed energy - he is living proof that it's never too late to create a life you love. Discover a new perspective on his Strictly journey, his relationship with fame and how his upbringing shaped the person he is today.Twitter: @THERussellGrantStrictly American Smooth with Flavia Cacace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkC9LACAJkAStrictly Christmas Special with Joanne Clifton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqcmCbDq-mU
Chatting with Bobby Norris and Stephen Leng this week was Love Island alumni Georgia Steel, I'm A Celeb 2020 campmate Russell Watson and former Strictly Come Dancing pro Flavia Cacace. Georgia spoke about taking a step back from reality TV and gave advice to Freshers on how to look after themselves and their money, after being a victim of fraud herself. Russell talked about his time in 'the castle' and reflected on 20 years since his debut album was released. Finally, Flavia shared her opinions on this year's series of Strictly and how she's adapting to life on a farm with her husband Jimi Mistry.
John goes back to 2011 for a Hannam Archive with two of Britain's most popular dancers - VINCENT simone and FLAVIA cacace.
This week’s guest lifted the Strictly Come Dancing glitterball alongside the Olympic Gymnast Louis Smith back in 2012. Over the last eight years Flavia has co-created, co-choreographed and starred in four theatre productions with her professional dance partner, Vincent Simone. They've clocked up six tours, two West End transfers, and two Olivier award nominations for family entertainment. Follow Flavia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Follow Backstage With... online, on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can send Mikey your guest requests and questions on Twitter and Instagram, or email Mikey@backstagewith.com.
John talks to tango stars VINCENT SIMONE and FLAVIA CACACE, from #StrictlyComeDancing. Currently they are touring Britain in their own show - The Last Tango. #dance #tango #VincentSimone #FlaviaCacace
“The most spectacular and lavish panto in all of the country!”, panto favorite Julian Clary is just one of the big stars chatting to Heart FM’s Ed James in our latest Stagecast. Ed also catches up with Annie’s Craig Revel Horwood who is currently spending his days hating children and lusting after men (when he’s in character as Miss Hannigan of course). Plus Ed chats with Welsh National Opera’s Aled Hall aka the nasty Beadle Bamford from WNO’s new production of Sweeney Todd; and hear from Strictly dancer Flavia Cacace ahead Vincent & Flavia’s final tour The Last Tango.
Libby Purves is joined by Graham Short, Peter Tatchell, Gary Mulgrew and Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace. Graham Short is known as "the world's smallest engraver" for his miniature masterpieces. He has spent almost fifty years honing his craft, going to physical and mental extremes to produce the highest quality engravings. His latest work, The Word of God, is the first chapter of the Qur'an engraved on the head of a pin, which follows on from his first pin on which he engraved the Lord's Prayer. Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell turns sixty today. This year also marks 45 years since his first human rights campaign in 1967 which was against the death penalty in Australia. Also July is the 40th year of London LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) Pride Parade; he helped to organise the first one in 1972 and has attended every parade since. Gary Mulgrew became known as one of the 'Natwest Three' when he was extradited to the US and served a prison sentence for banking fraud. His book, Gang of One, tells of his time serving in one of America's toughest prisons, Big Spring in Texas. Gang of One is published by Hodder & Stoughton. Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace, stars of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, bring their creation, Midnight Tango to London's West End. Set in a late-night bar in downtown Buenos Aires, it brings to life all the drama, sensuality and elegance of the tango. Midnight Tango is on at the Aldwych Theatre. Producer: Paula McGinley.
Tickets http://www.midnighttango.co.uk/about/ | Youtube http://ow.ly/4Z0ru | Podcast http://ow.ly/4Z0pf Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for six series of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning Tango routines. Now they have created their own live show, Midnight Tango, a breathtaking evening bringing to life all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms. Midnight Tango is set in a late-night bar in downtown Buenos Aires. Vincent and Flavia will be joined by ten of the finest Tango dancers in the world, and, between them, they will take the audience on a journey into the heart of this intoxicating city, as danger and excitement, joy and jealousy, pain and passion combine into a spectacular and explosive evening.