PRODUCERS of one of the BBC’s most popular television programmes are searching for inspiring local unsung heroes worthy of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The Strictly Come Dancing team is opening its dance floor to the public for the first time ever and are on the lookout for people to begin a dance journey.

A spokeswoman said: “We would really like people to nominate their heroes or heroines for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – their very own televised Strictly experience.

“We are looking for people to nominate real people who genuinely change many other people's lives. They don’t need to have any dance experience, but it is essential that they are Strictly super fans. The show is going to be a complete surprise to these individuals, so it is very important that they have no idea they are being nominated for the show. It should be an amazing chance to reward some amazing people, with an unforgettable experience that will be broadcast to the nation at a primetime slot on BBC One.”

To access the nomination form is to email nominate@bbc.co.uk