16 September – Gasoline, kerosene, stop, drop, roll
From time to time something happens which is so left-field, you can't really believe it until you see it. Sometimes this left-field thing is...
13 September – There are no taboos anymore
There are some unlucky countries out there. They try and try and just can't quite get that elusive next win. Sometimes their best entries...
14 September – Long live all children
Did you ever spot a certain thing between 1967 and 1977? Yes, a country near the middle of Europe stopped participating. this was even...
12 September – There are insults that we’ll have to forgive
Eurovision can throw up interesting collaborations. To start with, we have the performers born in one country representing another. These are often culturally similar...
11 September – I tasted well of sweet success
It's all very well being a singer, but you need that right song to sing in the first place. It could be one you've...
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...
9 September – Your breasts are a deadly weapon
It's all about the look. And the song. And, erm, the draw order. Any or all of these could be true when working out...
7 September – I saw you get up and come this...
I know, I know. We've had too much obscurity of late. Songs you may have seen once and forgotten about have their place. Today...
6 September – Touch the flower of the lotus
Does luck play a part in Eurovision success (or lack of it)? Can your position in the running order help your chances? Has a...
5 September – Forget your wild hairs
Our friends in Belgium are a curious bunch. Plucky as ever, and taking part since the first contest (1956 in case you were wondering),...