10 January – We are the children of the whole world
If you were the only person ever to represent your country, how would you feel? Would you want your country to send participate again,...
21 June – I’m trembling when I’m by your side
We have a winner today. And the last winner for their country. And as things stand, when her country does win again, they'll take...
7 January – Step by step, hand in hand, more and...
You wait ages, and then two duos come along at once. One's a classic song with an instant hook and star potential. And the...
16 January – Nobody’s gonna like it
If you were to take part in our favourite TV show as a singer, would you use your own name, or would you use...
2 August – We still got time
Eurovision is mainly a young person's game. Yes, even with the Junior version of our favourite TV show, the majority of performers at the...
ESC birthdays 24 April – We need more songs about coquettes
In this age of High Definition, odd TV ratios and social media, it is sometimes refreshing to go back to our Eurovision roots and...
ESC birthdays 26/9 – Who’s up for some ringing of cymbals?
Yes, I'm back. I was out searching for some flying haggises that had been seen in Võrumaa, and you can't ignore a claimed sighting...
30 January – That’s crazy enough
I'm going back in time today, to a time when a country winning didn't necessarily mean they'd host the contest the following year.
In 1971,...
20 October – Last night I went with you and watched...
Sweden! Careful now. Don't get too excited. Yes, we've picked another Swedish birthday, so no doubt you could be salivating already. Just remember, however,...
11 January – Just take my advice, don’t be a fool,...
Ireland. Home of seven wins of our favourite TV show. Is that eighth one just around the corner? Well, anyone can win, even if...