DVD Review: Shirley & Craig's Perfect 10

This year's Christmas stocking filler DVD is entitled Shirley & Craig's Perfect 10. As the name suggests, it's a stroll down memory lane concerned with some of the best routines to hit the dancefloor.

The DVD is hosted by Shirley and Craig from the gorgeous Rivoli Ballroom in south east London.

I love Shirley, but it is clear that she is not as comfortable presenting as Craig. She just doesn't have as much experience. She is a personality, but not a seasoned presenter. She isn't as relaxed reading the script. She's much better when she isn't having to read something out.

Since Shirley only joined the panel in 2017, the bulk of the dances selected come from the last three series. Due to Craig's limited distribution of  10s over the years, a number of the dances actually scored 39 rather than the perfect 40. In fact, one section features Shirley trying to convince Craig that he should change his mark on some past 39-scorers.

It's lovely to see some of the routines again. Danny & Oti's samba never gets old. Stacey & Kevin's paso gets an airing. It's a joy to relive Fay & Giovanni's Charleston. Of course, there's the first ever 40 - Jill & Darren's jive. And in tribute to Caroline Flack, we get to see her Charleston with Pasha once again.

There are a few dances which were far from 40 chucked in for good measure.

For people who felt that this year's Strictly specials didn't feature enough dancing, this DVD release will scratch that itch.

The DVD will be released on 23rd Novemeber.

Disclosure: Thank you to the nice folks at BBC Studios for supplying a digital copy of the DVD's feature programme for me to review.