8 April – The guitar is also crying
Yes, I've been away for a while. I've been trying to get to the bottom of Elina's dress projection dilemma. But it's all been...
12 October – I water your garden
That thing where you represent your country, in your country. There's no pressure at all, oh dear me no. Seriously, it must be an...
Portugal’s twenty to follow are out of the traps
It seems like the one you have all been waiting for has now been released. We all *know* that those Melodifestival fans are really...
25 July – Remember your eyes are crystals
Every Eurovision song will have its fans. Yes, even that one that you, dear reader, can't stand. Someone will like it. It's not so...
9 July – A white seagull was found in those southern...
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...
Terminal three flight on time
Good morning Europe!
Battling through the London morning rush hour to meet That Monty at Heathrow terminal three (flight’s on time) though perhaps That Monty...
Salvador keeps it in the family at Eurovision
After a few years away, Portugal is back at Eurovision. This year, Salvador Sobral will perform the song Amar Pelos Dois (Love enough for two).
The...
23 September – I know the rain is falling outside
Did you go to Portugal back in May? Do you still dream of the sun, the sea, the pasteis de nada? Do you think...
22 October – Believe you’re by my side, right here close...
We mentioned yesterday about Portugal finally getting a win. But before Salvador did his stuff in Kyiv, those Lusophones have had some cracking little...
Portugal.. Saudade!!!
Well yes, quite. It’s certainly very “Saudade” whatever the hell that is supposed to be.
For the second run-through, they have dry ice on stage...