14 January – All of us, we’re going to sing
It's always interesting how countries select their songs for our favourite TV show. Public selections take different forms, some better than others.
Take Spain for...
16 February – To end up in Cherbourg
We have one of those home entries again today. You know what happens. Your desire is to represent your country. You try every year,...
23 March – In an old empty mine, the salt extends
You wait ages for a duet, and then two come along almost once. But they are duets done in very different styles. That probably...
28 April – And stick you to my breast
We're continuing our look at duets through the ages. As I've said, they can be hit or miss. They can be well-suited, or thrown...
11 June – I didn’t have any experience
We continue our brief sojourn into the world of Benelux today. It was once a powerhouse of song, but since got overtaken by places...
21 July – What’s not to like?
In a change to our performers' birthday, it's worth remembering that for 43 contests, an important part of Eurovision was the orchestra. do we...
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...
24 October – The idiots and the evil ones harm us
Occasionally, we like to look back - right back - at early contests. It's important no to forget our history as if it wasn't...
5 December – If you come and hide in my body
A real treat in store for you today. A song occasionally comes along that breaks the mould. It just draws you in, and you...
21 January – Freeze the arrow in the air
Denmark. A fine country eh? Full of bacon, pastries and the odd singer. And once you get them talking in their own language, you'll...