21 August – There’s a crossroad up ahead

Do you often wonder what goes on in planning meetings to decide upon a staging for a Eurovision song? The outfit to wear, the...

20 August – I wish I could get closer to the...

Are there any countries you'd like to see in the 2025 edition of our favourite TV show, that weren't going to be there in...

19 August – Don’t ask me why the sun is shining

Do you enjoy good national final? No, not that Melodifestivalen thing - I'm talking about good national finals. I jest of course. Every national...

18 August – you’re running circles round my mind

We occasionally bang on about any country being capable of winning our favourite TV show. Some have that fluke result, some are knocking on...

17 August – Come on sing along

It would be a dull old Eurovision if all the songs sounded the same. They obviously don't, otherwise they'd all finish up with the...

14 August – Everything is frustrating

After a couple of years of up-in-the-airness in the early 2020s, our favourite TV show is now more back on an even keel. Yes,...

13 August – Tell me there is no compromise

It's duet time. And one from over 20 years ago. It's scary that when we talk about over 20 years ago, we can still...

11 August – Where is that song, that summer love song?

We should remember that our contest isn't all about what's happening now. It has a rich history that we should celebrate. I'm sure everyone...

9 August – What brings the morning? Maybe nothing, maybe everything

We like looking at members of very exclusive clubs. There's the double winner's Club. That's pretty exclusive. Then there's the 2020-only Club. A little...

8 August – All children have all the magic of explorers...

I know you love a song that crosses the boundaries of our different tastes, and is something that can do no wrong. Today must...