Strictly Come Dancing (BBC One, 9pm)

TONIGHT'S programme features the first six of the 15 couples, with the remaining eight appearing in tomorrow's show. But at least we'll be getting a taste of what's to come.

The group dance at the end of the launch show revealed that there were some talented competitors this time around. In fact, unlike in previous years, it was hard to spot a "duffer" among them. Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls is the favourite to leave the competition first, but he proved he had rhythm and is partnered by one of the show's new dancers, Katya Jones.

"Strictly has always been our family's favourite show, we're total Saturday night Strictly addicts but I never thought I'd have the chance to be on it myself, it's a dream come true really," says the ex-MP. "Yvette (his wife, former shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper) is hugely envious. She's always wanted to be on Strictly, she's a great dancer so she said to me you've got to do it – so I'm doing it for Yvette."

At the opposite end of the bookies' ratings is Claudia Frangapane. It's generally thought that her skills as an Olympic artistic gymnast will give her the edge on her opponents – she should certainly be able to pull off some spectacular moves. However, she's keen to play down her abilities.

"My only dance experience is linked to gymnastics and my floor routines – we need to be graceful and have musicality but I have never done any kind of real dance training!" she says. "I used to watch Louis Smith when he was on the show and saw how he used his gymnastics skills to compliment his routines, so I'll be following his lead there."

She's been paired with another newcomer, AJ Pritchard, whose professional dance partner, Chloe Hewitt, along with Katya's other half, Neil Jones, are on stand-by if a performer is forced to pull out through injury.

The other new face is Gorka Marquez, a veteran of Burn the Floor who swept EastEnder Tameka Empson off her feet – expect plenty of laughs from that lively pairing.

But no matter what anyone predicts might happen, there's always somebody who provides a surprise or two – and many can't wait to find out who that is. As there are no eliminations until next week, and no need to rack up your phone bill, then it's just a case of the Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood sharpening up their insults while Darcey Bussell shows a clean pair of heels to over-insulting this year's contestants.

The other contenders being newsreader Naga Munchetty, singers Anastacia and Will Young, model Daisy Lowe, actors Danny Mac and Lesley Joseph, barrister Robert Rinder, athlete Greg Rutherford and TV presenters Laura Whitmore, Louise Redknapp, Melvin Odoom and Ore Oduba.

Jamie's Family Super Foods (C4, 8pm)

NEW series. Jamie Oliver travels the world to explore some of the healthiest places, to find out what the locals are eating, so he can incorporate it into British diets. In the first episode, he visits Sardinia and Jeju island in South Korea, where he explores the variety of fermented kimchi – the country's national dish. Back home, for breakfast Jamie makes a sumptuous pineapple pancake mess with coconut, cashew and lime. For lunch, he shows how pasta can be the perfect base for vegetables, while for supper a Korean chicken hot pot harnesses the probiotic power of kimchi.

The Lie Detective (C4, 10pm)

NEW series. Dan Ribacoff brings together current couples, exes and optimistic singletons to find out the truth about their relationships. Each couple face the most honest conversation of their lives by confronting each other with 20 questions about their relationship. Armed with a polygraph machine, Dan ensures that the facts emerge. In the opening episode, former footballer Mitch tries to persuade his ex, Katie, to try again. Plus, the expert also tries to help former engaged couple Kaisha and Damien, and friends without benefits Sara and John.