28 July – The stars were the liars
Our friends in Armenia are definitely trying. They've mostly got into Grand Finals, but we all have bad days, don't we? Even Sweden.
Back in...
27 July – Those innocent gestures engaged us for so long
It's about time we had a winner. And it's about time we had something in glorious black & white. So when those two parts...
26 July – Soon we’ll be playing in the sun
Can you cast your mind back to nine years ago? What were you doing? Were you at school? Were you celebrating one of those...
25 July – All that you want is right here forever
Are there certain countries you wish could do better. Yes, we know anyone can win our favourite TV show, but some places seem to...
24 July – All that I wish for is woven in...
It's repeat offender time again. You know the sort - They have a good/bad/indifferent result when they take part a first time. They get...
23 July – Let your hip go hippety pump pump
Eurovision songs are occasionally branded - by muggles - as nonsense. Meaningless lyrics, daft arm-waving dance routines, and reinforcement of national stereotypes.
Some of this...
22 July – I prefer the eloquence of a silence
It's always a curious mix of countries in our favourite TV show. We have the 21st Century newbies, to those that have racked up...
21 July – So cold and so grey
What do you think of stage shows? Should they be kept simple, in order to emphasise a song? Or is there anything wrong in...
17 July – There’s something in the air at night
Can you spot a winner from a first listen? Yes? Well, could you spot a candidate for last place at first listen too? It...
16 July – She creates with the power of spells
Those Finns have been unlucky over the years. Yes, they've had one win, but very few other finishes in the top 10. How many...