10 March – I’ve got you and you’ve got me
Those countries after their maiden win must look with a bit of envy to those 'newer' countries that already have them. There must be...
20 April – My old shoe has seen half the world
Do you have countries out there who you really think can do no wrong? You stand by all of their songs, however popular they...
31 May – I got lots of candy to make you...
Let's be honest - our friends in Türkiye/Turkey are sorely missed from our favourite TV show. They added that bit of exotica to proceedings,...
12 July – You’ve never lived alone in a spider’s web
We miss our friends in Bosnia and Herzegovina. There, we've said it. We want them back. They add something that's a heady mix of...
30 August – I pretend I don’t remember
As we know, there have been 67 contests. But if you count from 1956, you know that doesn't quite add up. That's because we...
9 October – Friend, be vigilant
One trick that's been tried occasionally at our favourite TV show is to make the arena audience feel special by singing about their country/city....
15 November – Knowing my fate is to be with you
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...
1 January – Can you hear them?
A new year, with a whole new set of opportunities to get on. We know that in May someone will win the Grand Prix...
11 February – A garden on earth to cultivate our heart
France. A country with a very illustrious history in our favourite TV show. Five wins under their belts, four of them occurring under no...
25 March – And when the music stops to play
Everyone likes the winners of contests, but we all like those that try, try, and try again. Even if they don't always quite get...