14 November – I will never say the end

The free language rule. It's part and parcel of the typical Eurovision experience. But in the 1980s it was a different story. Countries could...

13 November – Clothes can make anybody look so right

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 – We ram-di-dam-dam-dam

Every year there's that song. Yes, every year. You know the one. The one that gets "rave" reviews. The one that the fans out...

11 November – I had a fortune and they abused it

Have you ever thought what the stars of Eurovision have to go through on the big night? Apart from the pressure of representing their...

10 November – The force of destiny makes me fly

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 – Jeremy likes his rigorous routine

Are there any countries you would love to see win for the first time? Well there aren't that many left, but some are dying...

8 November – My love, do you remember that song

Some countries seem to 'get' our favourite TV show. They seem to know what sort of song will do well in any given year....

7 November – Would you run away? Would you run away?

Do you have high hopes for a particular country. No, not Sweden. I mean a country that has the capacity to win our favourite...

6 November – I’m laying down my armour, laying down my...

If you were representing a country at Eurovision, other than the one you were born in, how would you decide which one to choose?...

5 November – You gotta learn to smile

Have you ever know what friends are for? Yes, we've picked an actual song lyric to open today's birthday homage. We all need friends,...