8 October – Monday night into Friday night

It's an old adage that anyone can won our favourite TV show. Portugal, Austria and Finland have proven this in the 21st Century. One...

7 October – I don’t wanna say goodbye

Do you think that contests are coming and going quicker than ever? Yes, we're now in October, but it doesn't seem five minutes since...

6 October – When you fall I’ll be your parachute

You have to admire the United Kingdom of stuff. They have this glittering past of top three places that came to a juddering halt...

4 October – I know you bop-whop-a-lu bop on his wood...

Here's a thing that doesn't come along very often. Some countries seem awash with birthdays. Maybe because they've been participating since the early days....

3 October – Music and you and an anthem of an...

There's a term called false-flagging. It's when you come from one country but do stuff internationally for another. There's nothing wrong with it, and...

2 October – Let’s speak dance

Occasionally, a song comes along that gets under your skin. It's not one you really like, as there are far better ones around. But...

1 October – Show you what I’m really like inside

Here's an upbeat little number to kick-start your October. We know how you all like something to groove along too, and if it's Schlager...

29 September – Your eyes are glittering

Here's something we thought we'd never see. It's a performer from one country singing in another with whom there was no love lost for...

28 September – My road is the road of wisdom

Do you want someone who made an impression when she took part in our favourite TV programme? One who's performance will leave you out...

27 September – Deep inside and you’ll see all I kept...

It's worth remembering that for almost every winner of our favourite TV show, there was a eager yet slightly disappointed runner-up. In times past...