15 September – I’m a dreamer
Duets! Is there nothing more exciting than two people singing the same song. Will they perform in harmony? Will they try and out-do each...
14 September – I dug you like you were treasure
We all love a Swedish song. Well, for some fans the contest begins and ends with the country of the yellow cross on a...
13 September – The night I met you was crazy
I often mention those unlucky songs that were a year too early. The song the year later won, or did really well. So the...
12 September – Healthy children go to school
Is Eurovision a young person's game? Well, the junior that happens in November definitely is. But do you have to be a fresh-faced and...
10 September – I’m waiting for you
Today is another in our occasional series of countries we wish were back in our favourite TV show. They may have legitimate reasons for...
9 September – I’m touching you only in my sleep
OK, so I've gone for the same vintage year as yesterday. But 1991 was an interesting year when lots of songs got decent scores....
8 September – It’s blowing in my heart
It's that date. The one you've been waiting for. Sadly, it only comes around only once per year. It's a Swedish participant's birthday. One...
7 September – We play-oh to the rhythm of a cha-cha
Some countries have had more success than others in getting out of the dreaded semi-finals. They can be bloodbaths. Fancied songs fall by the...
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...
4 September – Where we promised our true love for all...
It's time for a bit of nostalgia. I jest of course, as many of you were not around in the 1950s. And even if...