15 January – Now you say that it was confusion
Are you ready for a show stopper of a song? Well, even if you think the song isn't quite a show stopper, the outfit...
23 December – I play with the sand between my feet
Do you admire countries for sticking to their own languages? Or do you wish they can all sing in a tongue you can understand?
Our...
22 November – There’s only a fog between you and me
We often get massive stars taking part in our favourite TV show. They may not be household names worldwide, but it doesn't mean they're...
19 November – Do you want to dance a waltz? Nana...
There's often a debate over whether a national final or an internal selection is the right way to go. A national final, and you...
Benidorm Fest 25 – Can I upset all of Spain
Look, before we start out here, let me say categorically that I never deliberately set out to offend all of Spain, it just seems...
28 September – You’re dancing in your volcano
As you'll know, the rules of our favourite TV show impose a strict three minute on sing duration. It has been more in the...
22 September – She brings down the moon for me
You know that our favourite TV show is a contest for songwriters? They should - arguably - be getting top billing on their songs,...
16 June – Alone in my bed I feel you’re not...
Second, eh? Is there a more annoying position? Well, maybe not if you're the host broadcaster. But if you've travelled half-way across Europe with...
5 May – What does it matter? What does it matter?
It must be galling when your country wins, and you went and performed for them the year before that win. Obviously, there have been...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2024 Part 33 – Spain
Spain brings a delightfully – and visually – cheeky swipe at the double standards applied to men and women in Zorra. The cleverness of...