4 November – I ask the Mother Star to make the...

Do you think certain countries could have an accidental win. Fans often discuss whether certain countries did win accidentally, or whether there was subterfuge...

3 November – Forever’s here to stay

Our favourite TV show can be a springboard to stardom. Or it could be a time to perform on TV before you go back...

2 November – There but for the grace of God, go...

If you were an all-round entertainer, and an appearance in our favourite TV show was only one of the highlights of your career, would...

1 November – Won’t somebody save me tonight?

Balkan, Balkan, Balkan. And so on. That's where we are today, and things have a definite Cyrillic flavour. We're with a country that burst...

31 October – Join us in our dance

It's always sad when a country decides to sit out Eurovision. For a year is understandable, but there are a few we've not seen...

30 October – I want to buy a land a thousand...

Eurovision has thrown up a number of pairs of twins in its time. It's good to see how family dynamics play out. Are they...

29 October – I only knew that her name was Julie

The country that was Yugoslavia made 27 appearances in our favourite TV show. As we know, it's successor states have had varying fortunes since...

28 October – Both the young and the older jump, jump...

Europe is full of countries, some of which are better known than others. Those lesser-known countries see our favourite TV show as a way...

27 October – Badabadam badam… Badabadam badam badam dam…

Have you had a good weekend? Has it snowed where you are? Or is it fine and sunny in a Mediterranean stylee? Don't worry...

25 October – I hear thе owls and my neighbours too

We all have our favourite countries, for many different reasons. You might be from that country. You might love that country's culture. Or you...