1. The First Monday  

First aired: 10/17/2005

Claudia Winkleman talks to Siobhan Hayes and her dance partner Matthew on being voted off first. She also talks to previous winner and Champion of Champions, Jill Halfpenny on who she thinks will be successful this year. She also talks to bad boy Brendan Cole about his illegal lift with Fiona Phillips.

2. The First Tuesday  

First aired: 10/18/2005

Claudia chats to the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, Zoe and Patsy as well as talking to head judge Len Goodman as he gives the dancers tips on how they can improve their Saturday night performances.

3. The First Wednesday  

First aired: 10/19/2005

The female dancers chat to Claudia about the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. Fiona also pops in to discuss her disasterous Saturday night performance, and Zoe and Patsy discuss their nerves.

4. The First Thursday  

First aired: 10/20/2005

Claudia chats to the professional dancers to see how they are coping with the new series. Craig Revel Horwood, the mean judge, steps into the studio to talk to Claudia. He has been watching training footage of the couples and offers his critism and advice. Claudia also continues to introduce the contestants and we take a look at how they are stuggling with this week's dance.

5. The First Friday  

First aired: 10/21/2005

Claudia looks forward to the second live performance from the couples. The weekly prediction panel join Claudia in the studio. Amongst them are the judges and costume desigers for the show. They take a look at what the contestants will be wearing and dancing to, as well as looking at rehearsal footage and offering their opinions on their progress. Claudia also chats live to the couples on the Strictly Come Dancing set, having a final run through before tomorrow's performance, trying to calm nerves and anxieties.

6. The Second Monday  

First aired: 10/24/2005

Claudia chats to charmer Anton Du Beke about his new dance partner Patsy Palmer. Since Jade and her partner Andrew Cuerden have been voted off the show, they have come to chat to Claudia about their dismissal and where they think they went wrong. Claudia also provides an exclusive backstage look at the Saturday night show.

7. The Second Tuesday  

First aired: 10/25/2005

Len Goodman is in the studio to talk to Claudia about the celebritites dancing techniques. Claudia also talks to the dancers about how they felt about Saturday's performance, with some giving more positve answers than others.

8. The Second Wednesday  

First aired: 10/26/2005

Claudia interviews some of the contestants, inquiring about how training is going so far. She also gives us a look at training footage, which includes a lot of accidents, frayed nerves and stresses celebrites.

9. The Second Thursday  

First aired: 10/27/2005

Claudia talks to mean judge, Craig Revel Horwood. James and Will are also in the studio to discuss their feelings of Saturday's pending performances.

10. The Second Friday  

First aired: 10/28/2005

With the third live show approaching, Claudia shows us clips from final rehersals, whilst Darren and James discuss their competitive rivalry as Yorkshire men, whilst their dance partners give them a half-term report. Camilla discussses the talk she had with Fiona to try and give her a confidence boost, whilst Zoe and Ian discuss the disaster that is their training schedule.

11. The Third Monday  

First aired: 10/31/2005

Claudia present clips from the wardrobe department, backstage before Saturday's show and the calamities the dancers are causing by wanting stoned shoes, among other things. Last week's couple to be knocked out, Gloria and Darren discuss their love of dancing and the enjoyment they had together.

12. The Third Tuesday  

First aired: 11/1/2005

Claudia Winkleman chats to the three-time escapees, Fiona and Brendan who have managed to escape the public vote despite coming bottom with the judges. Head judge, Len Goodman is also in the studio to discuss the celebrities techniques and their Saturday night performance, giving Claudia a taster of what true ballroom dancing is about. Zoe and Ian, no longer favourites with the judges, and new teachers' pets Patsy and Anton discuss their views of their perfomances.

13. The Third Wednesday  

First aired: 11/2/2005

Host, Tess Daly explains why her role in the show is the best position to be in, whilst Darren and Lilia argue over whether or not they practise enough. Darren's friends from Yorkshire provide an alternative judging panel, and we take a look at the contestants Paso Doble training. A new section has been added to the show called, "A Day in the Life of... " where Dennis Taylor has cameras following him on a typical day, involving dancing and speeches. Bill and Karen meanwhile are still ranting on about the judges; unfair comments the previous week and Claudia tries to calm them down.

14. The Third Thursday  

First aired: 11/2/2005

Craig Revel Horwood, aka "The mean one" gives his opinion on Saturday's choreography and Claudia gives us the countdown of the top five "horrible judge moments". Not suprisingly Craig takes the top three spots. Will, Hanna, James and Camilla all come in to discuss their performances and how their training is going this week.

15. The Third Friday  

First aired: 11/4/2005

Claudia chats to half of the couples dancing this week and shows us final preparations for tomorrow's show. It is also time for the weekly Prediction Panel who review the dances, music and costumes.

16. The Fourth Monday  

First aired: 11/7/2005

Fiona and Brendan have finally been knocked out of the competition despite their valiant effort at the Foxtrot on Saturday night and Fiona's marked improvement. Claudia also presents highlights from behind the scenes of Saturday's show.

17. The Fourth Tuesday  

First aired: 11/8/2005

Claudia chats to Darren and Lilia as well as having a weekly masterclass with head judge Len Goodman, and introduces a new section of the show called The Professionals.

18. The Fourth Wednesday  

First aired: 11/9/2005

Claudia talks to Will and Hanna about his newfound fame in his home town. Darren Bennet talks to previous contestants who found the samba difficult. Series one contestant Martin Offiah pops in and Bill and Karen and they do not talk about the judges.

19. The Fourth Thursday  

First aired: 11/10/2005

Zoe and Ian talk about their love of ballroom whilst Darren Bennett helps a helper.

20. The Fourth Friday  

First aired: 11/11/2005

Darren's nan tells Claudia about Darren's performance whilst Craig took up Dennis' challenge of learning to play snooker in five days.

21. The Fifth Monday  

First aired: 11/14/2005

Claudia talks to Dennis and Izabela who were knocked out of the competition on Saturday night. She also talks to judge Bruno Tonioli and second series finalist, Julian Clary.

22. The Fifth Tuesday  

First aired: 11/15/2005

Len Goodman provides Claudia with another Masterclass, highlighting mistakes the celebrities made on the night, as well as commenting on good technique.

23. The Fifth Wednesday  

First aired: 11/16/2005

Claudia chats to some of the celebrities, looking back at previous peformances and training footage, as well as glancing forward to preparations for Saturday's show.

24. The Fifth Thursday  

First aired: 11/17/2005

Zoe and Ian chat to Claudia about their progress with the Quickstep whilst Bill Turnbull gives us an update on his ankle, along with his Rumba practice.

25. The Fifth Friday  

First aired: 11/18/2005

Friday’s prediction panel, including last year’s contestant, Diarmuid Gavin, are in the studio to discuss their views on the dances, costumes and music for Saturday night. Claudia also chats to the couples during their final rehearsals.

26. The Sixth Monday  

First aired: 11/21/2005

Since Will and Hanna were the couple to leave on Saturday, they come to talk to Claudia on the sofa tonight. As usual Claudia provides us with backstage footage of the show and rehearsals.

27. The Sixth Tuesday  

First aired: 11/22/2005

Claudia chats to head judge Len Goodman on what went wrong for Will and Hanna and why he felt the other couples did better. As per normal, he has his weekly masterclass, showing Claudia some of the steps and techniques used in the show.

28. The Sixth Wednesday  

First aired: 11/23/2005

Claudia chats to several couples on how thier training is going this week. She also talks to the judges.

29. The Sixth Thursday  

First aired: 11/24/2005

Patsy and Anton discuss their training for the Cha Cha Cha with Claudia, whilst Craig Revel Horwood gives his opinions of the couples’ dances based on training footage. Sports psychologist, Paul Dent, tells Claudia who he thinks has the mental strength to succeed in the competition.

30. The Sixth Friday  

First aired: 11/25/2005

Since it is the Friday before the big night, Claudia chats to the couples training at the BBC television centre and finds out how they are feeling. James and Camilla prepare for the Waltz and discuss their hopes for the elusive thirty points from the judges. Claudia also takes a look at the history of the Tango costume.

31. The Seventh Monday  

First aired: 11/28/2005

Bill and Karen join Claudia on the sofa to discuss their final dance the previous Saturday night. James and Camilla are also in the show to dicuss their tactics for next week.

32. The Seventh Tuesday  

First aired: 11/29/2005

Claudia has her weekly masterclass with head judge, Len Goodman.

33. The Seventh Wednesday  

First aired: 11/30/2005

Len discusses the couples' dances based on training footage, Claudia delves into the American Smooth costumes and James hunts for that elusive thirty points from the judges.

34. The Seventh Thursday  

First aired: 12/1/2005

Craig Revel Horwood once again gives his frank and honest opinions of the couples’ chances on Saturday after looking through training footage. Dean Piper from Closer magazine talks about the stories which have been hitting the headlines in this year’s dancing competition. Dancers Anton du Bec and Ian Waite join Claudia on the sofa to talk about their partners and their dances. Also a new competition has opened up where a viewer can win a chance with Anton du Bec.

35. The Seventh Friday  

First aired: 12/2/2005

Claudia talks to the prediction panel discussing music, dresses and their opinions on how everyone will fare on Saturday night.

36. The Eighth Monday  

First aired: 12/5/2005

It is the Monday after the quarterfinals and so once again our screens are filled with all the backstage dramas and traumas of Saturday night. Patsy and Anton, the eighth couple to be eliminated talk to Claudia about how they felt after leaving the show, and how much they have enjoyed the past two months training and dancing together. Judge Craig Revel Horwood and previous contestant Will Thorp are on the sofa discussing their own opinions of Saturday night, and who they thought should be in the final.

37. The Eighth Tuesday  

First aired: 12/6/2005

Claudia talks to Colin after being the first male celebrity to receive a ten from the judges, and Erin is equally as pleased. However, they are now training for the Jive and so far it has been an extremely difficult and stressful dance. Lilia and Darren are also in the studio to settle the matter of his arms for one final time. Other things discussed by the rugby hunk include James Bond suits and the countdown to the final show. Once again, Len talks Claudia through the Saturday dances with his weekly Masterclass, focusing on the celebrities’ technique.

38. The Eighth Wednesday  

First aired: 12/7/2005

Camilla Dallerup and chef James Martin talk to Claudia about their high drama Saturday night, after performing their best ballroom dance of the series, and then were slated by the judges for their Latin dance. They discuss their opinions and look forward to the semi-final. Series two runner- up Ian Waite also pops into the studio to see whether he can improve on last year’s result or whether he is just going to enjoy the ride.

39. The Eighth Thursday  

First aired: 12/8/2005

Strictly Come Dancing presenter and legend, Bruce Forsyth is in the studio and gives his insights into the show and reveals his unique view of behind the scenes on Saturday nights. As with every other Thursday, Craig Revel Horwood gives his opinion on how the couples will cope with their dances on Saturday night after trawling through hours of rehearsal footage. Brendan and Anton are in the studio to provide us with a little treat.

40. The Eighth Friday  

First aired: 12/9/2005

Claudia crosses live to the final dress rehearsals for Saturday’s show and Anton teams up with Julie Bamborough, the winner of the competition to dance a foxtrot, and received a trophy for her efforts. It is time once again for Friday’s Prediction Panel to review music, costume and performances for the big night. Among those discussing the dancers this week is Boyd Hilton from Heat magazine, judge Arlene Phillips, Strictly Come Dancing costume designer, Malene Van Hauen and Strictly Dance Fever host, Graham Norton.

41. The Ninth Monday  

First aired: 12/12/2005

Since James and Camilla were voted out of the competition on Saturday night, Claudia talks to the disappointed couple who felt that while it would have been wonderful to be in the final, the best three dancers went through. However they still looked heartbroken. All four judges will be in the studio, and fortunately no one was killed. They look back at the performances from the previous weekend and look forward to the final. Fiona Phillips returns to the dance studio once again to take part in a special Len Masterclass to improve her confidence and technique for her appearance in the final show.

42. The Ninth Tuesday  

First aired: 12/13/2005

Colin and Erin discuss their feelings about reaching the final and how the preparations are going for Saturday. Lesley Garrett, and her partner from series one, Anton du Beke drop into the studio to talk about what she has been up to since the end of the first series and how she feels to have danced with Anton. Len takes Claudia on one of his Masterclasses again and discusses the technique of all the dancers and celebrities on Saturday night. We also take a trip down memory lane with clips from Len's dancing past.

43. The Ninth Wednesday  

First aired: 12/14/2005

Colin and Erin are in the studio to discuss how their final week of training is getting on. Will Young is in the studio to discuss his views on the competition this year, and performs his new single All Time Love. Bill Turnbull is also in the studio, and reveals his new dance partner, his wife, Sissy. Evander Holyfield, from Dancing With The Stars and his new partner, Karen Hardy, discuss their training for the Christmas Special.

44. The Ninth Thursday  

First aired: 12/15/2005

Claudia chats to Rachel Hunter on her appearance on the american version of the show, Dancing With the Stars and talks about her new dance partner, Brendan. Darren and Lilia talk about their shock of reaching the final, and Darren gets a suprise when his best friend and his dad go to a dance lesson and dance the rumba.

45. The Ninth Friday  

First aired: 12/16/2005

This is the final episode of the show before the final and everyone's nerves are building up. The “Old Vote” from the first episode of Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two return and tell Claudia who they think will win the competition, and whether their opinion of the judges has changed. The prediction panel this week are judges, Arlene Phillips and Craig Revel Horwood, ex-competitor Will Thorp and Series Two Runner-up, Denise Lewis.

46. The Tenth Monday  

First aired: 12/19/2005

Darren and Lilia appear on the show after their victory on Saturday and discuss their disbelief on winning the competition. Claudia also looks back at the highlights of this series of the show.