26 October – This is one tough act to follow
It's always exciting when a country débuts in our favourite TV show. Over 40 countries have participated, and there's always rumour of more débuts...
25 October – Alone I’m helpless, a bird in the wind
Do you like a close contest? One where the lead changes many times, with a winner only emerging towards the very end? A runaway...
24 October – Na-na-na-na-na-na Na-na-na-na-na-na
Every now and then, Eurovision yields a folk hero. They don't set out to be renowned, but it just happens to them. And whatever...
23 October – I’ll walk my way to see the king...
It's fair to assume that if you win a Eurovision semi-final, the chances are that you will do very well in the Grand Final....
22 October – Believe you’re by my side, right here close...
We mentioned yesterday about Portugal finally getting a win. But before Salvador did his stuff in Kyiv, those Lusophones have had some cracking little...
21 October – Many colours and shades
Which country would you like to see win for the first time? For many years, it was probably Portugal, but now the field could...
20 October – Does he have something bald there, or rather...
Every country has its Mr Eurovision. And, of course, its Mrs/Ms Eurovision too. But some national claims to title are easier to judge.
In Germany,...
18 October – And if I ever fall, I’ll get up...
Our friends in the Hellenophone community used to have a torrid time of it. They'd be true to themselves and enter stuff reflecting their...
17 October – If you remember me, become a star
Are you a real fan? Could you name every single song by every single country, in order? Could you also throw in where they...
16 October – No appetite for delusion
Do you think we're short-changing you, with only one birthday per day. Well it wouldn't be right if we were to dilute the attention...