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Oh I’ve heard many arguments over the years that the BBC “shouldn’t be doing” Strictly.

Well they absolutely should.

I mean, it’s not even really my cup of tea, but it’s an exceptionally well produced show, it’s always a good watch even if you’re not really “into” it, it’s still really popular, and the BBC absolutely SHOULD be making shows like that.

Phew. Glad I got that one off my chest!

Also the format sells well internationally.

en.wikipedia.org 

It literally brings in commercial income. It should be what people who dislike the licence fee should want, as it keeps the fee lower (I.E. the £91.50 fee in April 1997 inflation adjusted is equivalent to £172 now. Meaning the licence fee is £12 cheaper a year than it was)