Strictly a sign of the times

Strictly Come Dancing judges Craig Revel Horwood and Len Goodman waltzed into a Birmingham bookstore as they took a break from the last leg of the live nationwide tour of the hit show.

The pair were at Waterstones, in New Street, to sign copies of their respective biographies – and taught fans a few fancy dance moves. Tonight, the judges will be back on stage in the last leg of the live national tour of the show, which runs at the LG Arena until Sunday. Craig who was signing copies of his book All Balls and Glitter, said that at the Birmingham shows he had been particularly impressed with Cherie Lunghi.

"She scored four out of four for the ballroom and Latin. It's amazing, she's just wonderful," he said.

The tour has sold out, which Craig puts down to the TV show's popularity.

"It has taken the nation by storm," he said.

Len was signing copies of Better Late Than Never.