18 November – Today it’s autumn and I often cry
It's often remarked that some contests are remembered for certain events, rather than the songs that are sung. 1991 when two countries tied for...
17 November – Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go
It's one thing to be a soloist, another to be half of a duo, but another thing entirely to be part of a trio....
16 November – So why did you promise me the whole...
We had a winner yesterday. And we have another one today. This is no group, nor is it a maiden win. It's a last...
15 November – How could I ever refuse?
Just once in a while, I'll pick a birthday for a member of a group. And I've gone obscure. Possibly. Let's see if her...
14 November – Go, until the end of the horizon
Black and white is an underrated medium. It can cover a multitude of sins, not least you can wear what garish colour you like...
13 November – Travel the world, feel free
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 – They committed sacrilege and they weren’t even ashamed
Have you ever thought what the stars of Eurovision have to go through on the big night? Apart from the pressure of representing their...
10 November – Talk about love in every language
We celebrate the winners here. We also celebrate the also-rans. And, indeed, we celebrate the last places too. After all, there are many last-placed...
9 November – Jeremy likes his rigorous routine
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...
8 November – A beautiful new star has lit up
That first entry. Always daunting for a broadcaster. What will Europe think of us? How will we do? Will we have the money to...