There are many important aspects of Strictly Come Dancing that make the fan-favourite BBC series what it is. Each week, viewers watch celebrities and their professional partners take to the ballroom’s floor to compete for the Glitterball trophy, dancing to some of the biggest hits.
But who exactly are the members of the Strictly band as the programme returns with the 2023 lineup? Dave Arch Dave is the head of the show’s band and has the title of Musical Director.
The 60 year old, who has worked with big names including Tina Tuner, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney. The musician, who has worked on Strictly since 2004, has also worked in the world of film music for movies such as the Harry Potter franchise and The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Though there is a running joke from one of the show's hosts, Claudia Winkleman, that the pair are husband and wife, not much is known about his personal life, Dave has a wife and the pair share three children, two sons and a daughter.
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