23 February – Just polish your halo
It's a common thing that countries don't always pick a national when they're deciding who should sing for them. That's down to the country...
2 April – Thinking about the old days
You want to make an impression on a stage? Make your outfit memorable. Even more so if your song isn't. It's a golden rule.
I'm...
5 June – You said: “Let us try”
Over the years, many big stars have taken part in our favourite TV show. Some are stars of the charts, some are TV personalities,...
17 July – I didn’t see this wind coming
Can you spot a winner from a first listen? Yes? Well, could you spot a candidate for last place at first listen too? It...
6 September – Touch the flower of the lotus
Does luck play a part in Eurovision success (or lack of it)? Can your position in the running order help your chances? Has a...
12 October – In the dead of the night only love...
Do you like a ballad or a banger? Or something in between? Or do you like all forms of song - yes, even Schlager?
Our...
19 November – Join in and come along with a smile...
Our friends in Malta are now firmly in the Eurovision family. It wasn't always so. After a few goes in the 1970s, they had...
1 May – Your head, my head
We love winners of the Eurovision Song Contest. But we should also remember that someone has to come last. Whether that song deserves to...
27 January – If I could be there I would be...
Do you ever see a song in our favourite TV show and think it's definitely definitely going to do well? You're so sure you'll...
15 March – Green is the colour of the sea
Do you remember the 1990s? It was the decade of change, when our favourite TV show went from being something nice and cosy and...