Ireland, Slovenia, Denmark and Poland
Ireland - Joe McCall is god!! - He is fantastic!! He came over to our table in our drinking binge after TV's Roy Delaney...
Poland – So which bit of this did I like?
As Wogan would say, the set is looking lovely this year.
I can't in all honesty say that this song does anything for me -...
11 October – Oceans and mountains between us
It can be an odd thing being a false flagger. You could be up against someone from your country, who's representing your country too....
Portugal – Hmmmm NO!
Leonora got so bored with this song, she gave up at the end and quite honestly that’s what Europe is going to do as...
She’s not even singing the damn thing!
Ok so here's the thing. Patricia Kass back in Moscow ripped my heart to a thousand pieces and stopped me in my tracks. Even...
Conan clinches Portuguese place at 2019 Eurovision
Only those who haven't lived under a Eurovision rock in recent months would be unaware that tonight featured two national finals where fans desperately...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 29 – Portugal
Love Is On My Side by The Black Mamba
One of the delights of my first trip to Portugal was encountering the unique Portuguese character,...
4 February – Love, love, my love, love of my life
I mention from time to time that we love someone who tries. Even though they'll never be the continent's favourite. Often through no fault...
11 February – My lovely body, my burning fire
Do you go to the contests, wherever they are held? Have you been to any? In particular, did you go to the fest in...
Franko, Poirot and Kryton – the story so far
Well since yesterday The Celestial Toymaker has had to withdraw from the panel due to doctor's advice. In fact two doctor's advice, the ones...