11 January – Look before you leap right into love, my...
Ireland. Home of seven wins of our favourite TV show. Is that eighth one just around the corner? Well, anyone can win, even if...
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,...
9 January – Forget and forgive everything
Have you ever wondered how difficult it is to open a Eurovision Song Contest? On the one hand, you get your three minutes out...
7 January – Everyone is waiting for a miracle
Did I hear you ask for a duet? Did I? Did I? well, you're getting one anyway. One from a famous year which featured...
6 January – You go out because you love yourself
We mentioned that some countries have gone from mediocre participants to challengers to a victory. There are of course countries that have gone the...
5 January – I want you to be forever mine
If you're a fan of the history of our favourite TV show, you'll first know that there were contests before 2000. You'll also know...
4 January – If you want, I can pick you up
Do you wonder why some songs don't do better? Perhaps, for example, it could be severe make-up. Or a mischievous green shawl that is...
3 January – You are the art that sweetens the skin
As you'll know, we pick performers from all years when we celebrate birthdays here. You'll relish the black & white of some, but equally...
1 January – A simple song can bring back the past
Happy New Year! And may your dreams for 2023 all come true. Whether it's trying your first lobster thermidore, taking that trip to Funchal,...
27 December – My crazy rhythm’s gonna knock you off your...
It's that odd time when we've all got over Christmas (unless you're orthodox) and we're waiting for that end digit to tick over to...