Reluctant dancers show they are stars

Our Dancing TOwn, BBc2, TuesDay 11.15pm

And a five, six, seven, eight ... West End choreographer Steve Elias stops off in Skipton in his quest to get the whole nation dancing.

But bubbly, full-of-life Steve has his work cut out in the Yorkshire farming town, where residents confess the only dancing they normally do comes after a few too many shandies in the pub.

Most think madcap Steve’s idea to organise a huge, one-off dance display is “raving bonkers!”

However, the twinkle-toed talent’s powers of persuasion start to rub off.

From market traders to cleaners, stars emerge and form a cast for the show which will see hundreds dancing in the streets.

Steve even gets farmers out of the comfort of their wellies and, amazingly, once they get involved, they’re happy as pigs in mud!

One of the nicest stories to come to light is that of hotel receptionist, Elizabeth, whose dancing career was cut short due to a brain tumour.

She realises her dream of fronting a big performance.

Overall, a great feel-good programme.

The smiles on Skipton folk’s faces would bring a tear to even the driest of eyes.

And it just goes to show that we all have the ability to strut our stuff, whether you’ve got two left feet or not!

24 hOurs in a&e, channel 4, TuesDay 9pm

These documentaries typically have me cringing behind a cushion. I’ve never been good with the sight of blood and surgical scrubs give me the heebie-jeebies.

But this was heart-warming. From the son supporting his father after he was hit by a motorbike, to a pensioner with a low heart rate reflecting on 65 years of marriage, the power of love can sometimes be the best medicine.