Better Late Than Never

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Better Late Than Never is the extraordinary true story of a man from London's East End who found fame later in life as head judge on BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing. Len Goodman shares insights into his newfound stardom, his experiences on Strictly and the US show Dancing with the Stars, and his encounters with celebrities like Heather Mills-McCartney and John Sergeant. However, the heart of the story lies in his East End upbringing. As the son of a Bethnal Green costermonger, Len spent his childhood running a fruit and vegetable barrow and sharing bathwater with his Nan after she cooked beetroot. His early life mirrors that of Billy Elliot; although he worked as a welder in the London Docks, he aspired to be a professional footballer. A broken foot on Hackney Marshes redirected his path, leading a doctor to recommend ballroom dancing for recovery. Len discovered he had a natural talent, and despite initial mockery from family and friends, he reached the finals of a national competition, earning support from his fellow welders at the Albert Hall. With his dance partner and future wife Cheryl, Len won the British Championships in his late twenties, making ballroom dancing his passion. His autobiography is a funny and heartwarming reflection of East End charm reminiscent of figures like Tommy Steele and Mike Read.