That Dog Can Dance
| That Dog Can Dance | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Created by | Simon Cowell |
| Written by |
Richard Easter Paul Powell |
| Directed by | Tony Baker |
| Presented by | Christine Bleakley |
| Starring | Ashleigh and Pudsey |
| Judges |
Ashleigh Butler Sharon Osbourne Bill Bailey |
| Composer(s) | Dobs Vye |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Nigel Hall Michael Jochnowitz Richard Holloway |
| Producer(s) | Luke Dolane |
| Location(s) | The Fountain Studios |
| Running time | 60 minutes (inc. adverts) |
| Production company(s) | Thames and Syco |
| Distributor | FremantleMedia |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV, STV, UTV |
| Picture format | 16:9 (HDTV) |
| First shown in | December 2012 |
That Dog Can Dance is a one-off ITV entertainment special that aired on 26 December 2012 and was hosted by Christine Bleakley. The show was originally to be hosted by Alesha Dixon, however the show's producers thought that filming may clash with Britain's Got Talent.[1][2][3][4] It was confirmed in November 2012, that Ashleigh Butler, Sharon Osbourne and Bill Bailey would be the judges on the panel with Ashleigh and Pudsey performing in the studio.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
Format
The format was similar to The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent as the show saw members of the public and their dogs perform routines for the judges and the live audience.[11] The winning pair won a dog-friendly holiday, a supply of treats and a chance to perform at Crufts in 2013.[12]
References
- ↑ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a429806/simon-cowell-launching-dog-talent-show-take-the-lead.html
- ↑ http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/4583141/Simon-Cowell-new-talent-show-dogs-Take-The-Lead-Ashleigh-Pudsey-Alesha-Dixon.html
- ↑ http://tellyplus.co.uk/2012/10/11/simon-launching-new-dog-show-for-itv-titled-take-the-lead/
- ↑ http://tbivision.com/news/2012/10/simon-cowell-takes-the-lead-to-itv/17997/
- ↑ http://www.tvguide.co.uk/storydetail.asp?id=21890&catid=1
- ↑ http://www.imediamonkey.com/2012/11/27/sharon-osbourne-for-judging-role-on-cowells-that-dog-can-dance/
- ↑ http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/tv/news/Sharon+Osbourne-268477.html
- ↑ http://www.tv.uk.msn.com/news/osbourne-is-top-dog-on-cowell-show
- ↑ http://www.itv.com/presscentre/thatdogcandance/week52/default.html
- ↑ http://www.itv.com/documents/pdf/ITV%20Christmas%20highlights.pdf
- ↑ http://www.worldtvpc.com/blog/simon-cowell-unleashes-take-the-lead-dog-show-idea/
- ↑ http://www.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk/tv-gossip