27 December – The memory of our dates are left
It's always a nice thing when a new country comes into the fold. Yes, even if they're nowhere near Europe, it's interesting to see...
26 December – The rhythm will entrance you, its sound is...
You can imagine some of the planning meetings about our favourite TV show. For example, picture yourself in a certain northern capital in the...
25 December – I go back to you, who are the...
I sometimes ramble on about countries gearing up for a win. You can think of your Russias or your Romanias or your Azerbaijans. But...
23 December – Someone told me that you’re the same
Are you excited yet? One or two nights sleep for you, before you become the proud owner of some new socks. Or that monkey...
22 December – Please stay
Here's a pleasant little song to ease you into what may be a long weekend of eating, drinking, laughter, stress and disappointment. I joke...
21 December – He couldn’t get me any higher
Today, it's time for some interesting facts. Our performer here tried several times before she got the lucky golden ticket. As sometimes happens, these...
20 December – And in my dreams, there were wide prairies
Occasionally, a legendary performer comes along, for whom Eurovision is very kind. They win with their first attempt, destroying the opposition in the process....
18 December – Come on, weld those bonds
I'm concentrating on plucky little Belgium today. Because they have to be commended for their sense of our-turn-ology. That is, with two major broadcasters,...
17 December – You sleep with a curtain of happiness
We're taking you back today. Not just to 1995, but way before that. What's that? You didn't think there were contest before that? Well...
16 December – You’ll come back
How often have you heard the mantra that will win the contest within five years? I'm sure we've thought it, especially when a...