27 February – I caught you in my net
One of these days, we know we'll be off to sunny Cyprus for an edition of our favourite TV show. In 36 years, they've...
26 February – Show me the way to my own sense
Are the contests too big? Do you like 154 countries taking part, or were you happy when it was just 20? It has increased...
25 February – I gave less space to the heart and...
We all know that one of the Big Five (at least) is really gunning for its next win. Year after year it generally out-performs...
24 February – My radar is in panic
It's fair to say that our favourite TV show can launch careers. A certain foursome from Sweden perhaps. Or a false flagger singing for...
23 February – Are we walking through the heather
Some countries in our favourite TV show have had a very illustrious history, even if these days it's a little more patchy. It's difficult...
22 February – He changed happiness to melancholy
When you look at the Netherlands' fortunes, you will see amongst it five wins. They had to wait 44 years between their last two,...
18 February – Like a diamond in the light
Stage performances come in all shapes and sizes. Some are just the singer, with backdrop, giving us a simple song. Others use cowbells, Alpen...
17 February – Now, life is grubby and grey
The contest in the Netherlands is rapidly approaching, with songs aplenty being picked, a city getting ready, and all the fun, games and bafflement...
16 February – There’s a place I go where I do...
Our favourite TV show can be a glamorous affair, and many people just tune in for the costumes. They must just like shiny things....
15 February – Somewhere an errant plane crashes in the desert
Being first to perform on our favourite TV show must be a challenge. But at least you are first to the free bar in...