A recap of the show first and James and Caroline learn the good news - they have five dances all in quick succession! Which is all good, except for Caroline's injured toe and James' injured wrist, but they get there ok. James expecting more than Caroline, who doesn't want to get their hopes up.
Di and Mark are bringing dance to disabled children and the kids are brilliant - and then they tackle Mayor Boris and he promises to look into funding to allow wheelchair dancesport a place in the 2012 cultural Olympiad.
At the championships Caroline has an attack of nerves, intimidated by the experience and dedication of the other competitors. But other nations see potential in her and James! And they're off: Samba; Cha Cha; Paso Doble; Rumba; Jive. (Great music choices too!) They don't make it straight through and dance off again for their last chance at making the semi. It's a no - but to be fair it was a big ask and they do beat Germany and Finland to come 15th out of 17!
Go on-line at www.bbc.co.uk/dancingonwheels for information on how to participate in wheelchair dance.
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