2021 June

Monthly Archives: June 2021

30 June – Never admit, never, never, never, never

You know that thing when you've had enough of colour performances? So to redress that balance, here's one in glorious black & white. No,...

29 June – Lying here naked and staring at the phone

Woo-hoo! It's duo time today. That delicious mix of two singers. Well, it's delicious when they do work together. Or it could be a...

28 June – Oh, why can’t the clocks stop?

Do you think it's true that some languages sound easier on the ear than others? French songs did well in the early days, before...
Winning flash

Where did your favourites finish? – Part 4 – The Top 5

In the final part of Phil's Eurovision reflective he explains the Top 5.... 5th Ukraine Go_A’s cover version of Dancing Lasha Tumbai is one of the...

27 June – With the monsters in my head

Our friends in the Czech Republic have had an interesting time in our favourite TV show. As we know, the semi-finals are bloodbaths, and...

25 June – Tonight, I make a wish

What do you think of people from one Eurovision country singing for another? Is it right or should a broadcaster stick to their own...

24 June – Come into my summer house

Eurovision can be an expensive business. You have to register to participate, pay the fee, and run the competition to pick your song. Then...

23 June – Your eyes say all fear will disappear

Our favourite TV show always has noble aims, whether it's to find something that people from Europe (and beyond) like, or just to bring...

21 June – I’m trembling when I’m by your side

We have a winner today. And the last winner for their country. And as things stand, when her country does win again, they'll take...

Where did your favourites finish – Part 3 – So close and yet….

In the third of our 4 part series Mr Phil tells you where it went *right* for certain countries... well, perhaps one! 10th Greece A typical...