24 December – We’re standing tall and looking up
As we know, early in this century a whole heap of countries had their first wins. Some seemingly deserved, some seemingly less so. We'll...
3 February – Everything is so nice
We like to celebrate songs from all years, even those from the time before many of us were alive. Did you know, for example,...
17 March – Who told you that my life is a...
Do you ever wonder what becomes of Eurovision stars after they've had their three minutes of fame? I'll wager some of them go back...
27 April – No matter where the wind blows I’ll always...
Think of a small country. Now think of a smaller one. Is it Malta? It's not always lumped with the European microstates, but it...
1 June – I lay down and cry, and the rivers...
We move north after our little sojourn into the Balkan world. And to someone who has been on that stage twice. Once alone, and...
10 July – An easy refrain that can be sung over...
If there's one country that you can rely on, it's our friends in Denmark. Yes, they took a few years out in the 1960s...
22 August – When we reach the beach hand in hand...
Eurovision always loves a good sing-a-long song. Those mumbly arty Swedish types have their place, but nothing can beat a jovial singer with a...
26 September – Time changes everything, and that’s what they say
Those decades keep on coming, and it's the turn of that which some call the 'noughties'. It's an odd term, so we'll just call...
1 November – Wake me on Saint Vitus’ day
We've got another home entrant here. They will always occupy a special place in Eurovision lore, as there has been less than 70 of...
9 December – I can’t stand advances anywhere be it at...
Our friends in Switzerland were the first winners of our favourite TV show - no, it wasn't L*r**n after all. And their span of...