7 August – Run, barefooted, by the wharf
Is Eurovision political? Is there a fine line between a political song and one that celebrates history. Where do you draw this line?
Some countries...
7 December – Go, my golden balloon, wrapped in fantasy
It must be daunting to open our favourite TV show, but at least you get to the Green Room bar before everyone else. You...
Is Mimicat purring with delight?
So after I have minced to the kitchen to get myself a ham sandwich, very nice, thanks for asking, I return just in time...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 29 – Portugal
Deslocado by NAPA
I have a soft spot for Portugal in Eurovision and have been to the Festival da Canção a couple of times....
Portugal II
Same old same old really. Filipa sings the song well but, it doesn't move me the way Senhora did and thats the songs downfall....
Portuguese struggles – live!
Just had the pleasure of watching Homens Da Luta - those jolly Portuguese in another of their terrific press conferences. Rather than just sitting there telling...
20 June – I give my life for a day of...
I mentioned a day or two ago that Portuguese was a very misunderstood language until 2017. If you were to listen to a compilation...
9 July – With pepper and cinnamon with chilli and saffron
As you know, our friends in Portugal achieved their victory after the longest ever non-winning streak to date. They had tried everything since their...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2022 – Part 31 – Portugal
Saudade Saudade – MARO
When our chums at Eurovision Ireland reviewed this in their fantastic “Review In 2” section of YouTube several weeks ago, there...
At last – the final final
So after seemingly months and months of national finals, and you thought that the end of it was near, the Eurovision gods spring one...