27 September – On Friday you’re dancing with Ben
We should never forget our history. Back in the mists of time, the contest was in sunny Lugano. The venue isn't there anymore, but...
13 November – To watch a sunset, to watch a sunset
Back in the 1970s, it was almost the same countries that turned up every year. There was none of this semi-final tomfoolery. And as...
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,...
27 February – The weak gender is enslaving your heart
One of these days, we know we'll be off to sunny Cyprus for an edition of our favourite TV show. In 37 contests, they've...
7 April – It’s summer for you now
Your eyes won't be deceiving you today. Yes, it's fun and games in black & white. But don't let that put you off. Some...
11 June – I watch you at night
The home entrant. To be fair, they haven't had the best of times of late. There was a time when singing in a contest...
26 July – Don’t close your eyes
Can you cast your mind back to eleven years ago? What were you doing? Were you at school? Were you celebrating one of those...
10 September – In communion and brotherhood, let the new start...
Certain countries often send music in a particular stylee year after year. You must know of several that do that. But just occasionally they...
16 October – I dab my lips with your morning dew
Dramatic is always a high-risk strategy. It can do the business, as it can keep that valuable televoter completely enthralled, or it can bomb...
26 November – Like the colours of the rainbow we’ll tie...
If you're a new viewer to our favourite TV show, you might not know today's song, as it doesn't even come from this century....