9 September – I go out and I laugh
Some would say that the secret of the success of a song is its publicity. If you can get your song into the public...
27 July – What did you make of yourself?
It's about time we had a winner. And it's about time we had something in glorious black & white. So when those two parts...
30 June – Be the one who is loved for saying...
You know that thing when you've had enough of colour performances? So to redress that balance, here's one in glorious black & white. No,...
22 June – Does it mean we’re safe and sound
Do you remember 2018? We were in sunny sunny Lisbon. Everyone was tipping certain countries to win. Or do badly. They got some predictions...
16 May – Good morning to you, painter of the light
Do you remember the 1970s? If you're unfamiliar with that decade, we're hopefully educating you.
In 1975, we went to the Nordic part of our...
Louane’s haunting ‘Maman’ stirs Eurovision buzz
With just days to go until the Grand Final in Basel, France’s Louane has emerged as one of the frontrunners to win Eurovision 2025...
Call her Maman: France’s big bet
France leans into emotion, legacy, and unapologetic Frenchness for Eurovision 2025—will it pay off?
In a contest known for glitter and gimmicks, France is sending...
23 April – He’s charming, he’s kind-hearted, but he’s such a...
Because we celebrate all aspects of our favourite TV show here, it should be no surprise when I dig deeply into the archives.
I've dug/digged...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 – France
FRANCE – Maman – Louane
This must be the fourth time I have written this review because of my associated illnesses, but I still come...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 13 – France
Maman by Louane
After so many years seemingly in the Eurovision wilderness France has been knocking at the door of a win a couple...