7 April – It’s summer for you now
Your eyes won't be deceiving you today. Yes, it's fun and games in black & white. But don't let that put you off. Some...
21 September – They wanted to destroy our beliefs and our...
You may think that when Portugal won, they had been mightily unlucky to only win at its 376th attempt. Well I guess they have,...
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...
France and the hosts!
France
Ooh that's dollop and a half of colour isn't it? It's a good job I'm only tired today rather than tired AND hungover otherwise...
France’s first Semi Final…. What to expect and the results!
Well, the songs were recorded last week, and now it's time to broadcast them. France 2 and TV5Monde plangoing to show the first French...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 14 – France
Bilal might be non-binary, but when it comes to voting for songs the only choice people have in the real world is binary. They...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Part 13 of 39 – France
You can often tell which nation has sent a specific song from a mile off and this song could be nothing other than French....
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 13/37 – France
I can’t lie dear reader, I was distinctly under-whelmed when I saw the review video of this song. It left me very cold in...
France: Not enough punch
From Frans to France, a slick performance from Amir, some good close-ups of his not unattractive face, which is good, as he and his...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 15 – FRANCE
Mercy by Madame Monsieur
After two good results from internally selected entries it was a surprise to see a return to a national final in...