6 October – I’ll even walk you to the moon
We occasionally talk about countries that have the old love/hate relationship with our favourite contest. While your country's broadcaster may studiously take part every...
5 October – Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and the world of...
Our friends in Switzerland are in a curious situation. They have lots of languages to choose from, and they can confuse the average casual...
4 October – I’m tired of running from these demons
That "missing" contest from 2020 will always be an enigma. "Who would have won?", "How would the hosts have done?", and "Who would have...
3 October – Come over my long lost friend
Sometimes, what you need to get ahead is a really good prop. It could be because you don't think your song can manage without...
2 October – Samba, rumba, cha cha cha
Being on first can be that double-edged sword. You get your performance out of the way (meaning more time at the bar), you get...
1 October – I want you to tame my fire now
We're looking at a country that tries today. And it's a country that's become associate with one act even though a number of others...
29 September – I want to give my faith and my...
To have a national final or not. That can be the question. The fans love national finals, as it gives them a chance to...
28 September – You’re dancing in your volcano
As you'll know, the rules of our favourite TV show impose a strict three minute on sing duration. It has been more in the...
27 September – Is there someone else that I should know...
It's always good to see a success story. One where someone gets through, despite the odds being against them. Which is a tenuous link...
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...