Strictly Ballroom 2: Hell Toupee

It was the cult Australian rom-com that launched a worldwide reality TV phenomenon. This week on Beyond The Box Set, we’re joined by Ellie Chalkley – host of the Keep Dancing podcast – to help us pitch sequels to Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom.

Join us as we discuss the fabulously tragic glamour of regional ballroom championships, the perils of 90s fake tan and whether Bill Hunter’s wig in this movie may actually have been possessed of a demon…

As always, we’re also on hand with a selection of weird and wonderful sequel ideas, including an All Star Ballroom Championship that rapidly descends into violent bloodshed, a reality TV reunion that finally gives Fran the happy ending she deserves and a… questionably related sequel that somehow incorporates The Lion King and the birth of The Simpsons.

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00:00 Intro – Scott’s mom never even tries for a casual look

14:00 Pitch One – Strictly Ballroom 2: Hell Toupee

26:55 Pitch Two – Strictly, Strictly Ballroom

37:25 Pitch Three – Strictly Disney

46:35 Listener Submissions & Episode 27 Preview