Don Warrington (Strictly Come Dancing partner is Lilia Kopylova)

Don is best known for his role of Philip Smith in the sitcom Rising Damp, co-starring the late Leonard Rossiter and Kate Beckinsdale’s late father, Richard Beckinsale.

He has also appeared in crime drama C.A.T.S. Eyes, New Street Law, Grange Hill, Red Dwarf, Holby City and The Crouches.

Renowned for his deep, theatrical voice, Don has also performed with the National Theatre, the English Shakespeare Company and Bristol Old Vic and regularly provides voice-overs for both BBC TV and radio.

Don was awarded an MBE in the 2008 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to drama.

Don says: “The last time I danced was a very long time ago. I’m still learning to put one foot in front of the other one!”