13 November – To watch a sunset, to watch a sunset
Back in the 1970s, it was almost the same countries that turned up every year. There was none of this semi-final tomfoolery. And as...
11 November – You’ll shine, you’ll shine, you’ll shine, you’ll shine
It was back in late 2010/early 2011 that websites were previewing a massive announcement that we'd remember for ever. It was an intriguing thing...
9 November – She just wants to play
Are there any countries you would love to see win for the first time? Well there aren't that many left, but some are dying...
6 November – Go deep with me
Our friends in Greece are vociferous Eurovision fans. It's true they had a really purple patch some time ago, when they could do absolutely...
5 November – Like I am sailing on a sea of...
That thing when you get a well-performed duet at our favourite TV show. In theory, you get two able performers, who bounce off each...
2 November – Oh yeah, do you like my dancing?
As we know, some people are born in a different country to the one (or ones) they eventually sing for in our favourite TV...
31 October – Move your hands, your body and your back
It's always sad when a country decides to sit out Eurovision. For a year is understandable, but there are a few we've not seen...
29 October – Don’t say that it’s impossible ’cause I know...
Hold on folks, we have a Swedish birthday today. It's not one of those Swedes who won our favourite TV show, although no doubt...
28 October – It’s a dance you’ve never seen
Europe is full of countries, some of which are better known than others. Those lesser-known countries see our favourite TV show as a way...
27 October – My path lights up if you look at...
The Big Five qualifying for the Grand Final can be a contentious thing. But there are reasons why they're there, not least because they've...