Blades of glory

Sir Steve Redgrave on why he's swapped rowing for ice skating...

Dancing on Ice Sunday, 6.30pm, ITV1

The first British athlete to win five Olympic gold medals in five successive Games, Sir Steve Redgrave is the most-decorated rower in history. But can he add another trophy to his haul as he takes to the rink for Dancing on Ice? The 62-year-old joins the likes of Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan and former footballer Anton Ferdinand as a new crop of famous faces try to impress judges Ashley Banjo, Oti Mabuse and legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean in the 17th series of the ITV1 competition, Here, Redgrave reveals why he's taking up the challenge...