18 November – We have to come out of the shadows...
Our friends at the EBU encourage as many countries as possible to take part in our favourite TV show. Some decide against it, either...
16 November – So why did you promise me the whole...
Remember Luxembourg? They used to take part in our favourite TV show. And they used to win. Not bad for a nugget of a...
15 November – Oh Michèle, where are you?
There's often a debate over whether a national final or an internal selection is the right way to go. A national final, and you...
14 November – Before I turn to ashes I want to...
Do you ever think that some broadcasters enter a song in our favourite TV show but don't actually want to win? It might be...
13 November – Dance, now you’ve got your chance
The Eurovision Song Contest has yielded some real legends over the years. In fact, you could say that a certain amount of 'Eurovision Royalty'...
12 November – Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know
What do you think of the duo? A good idea? It's true that with two people sharing the load, it takes some of the...
11 November – I’m tossing and I’m turning
Many acts try and try again to win the grand prize in our favourite TV show. Some go it alone from their first appearance....
10 November – I would like it to be a fairy...
How do you feel about the free language rule? Does it promote a song as many more people can possibly understand it, or do...
9 November – I feel as if I’m in a tale...
It's always a good thing when a country tries something different. There's one thing for a formulaic song, but thinking outside the box can...
8 November – I will study languages, beautiful words
Have you always been able to spot where an act's from, without hearing them sing, but just by looking at their stage act? It...