Standard issue Spanish Euro-fodder
Arrived in time for the final run through, fortified by Twix (two for Eur1.20 from the vending machines on Pasema Station. Bargain, especially if...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Part 35 of 39 – Spain
Spain at Eurovision often confuses me. Its fans are some of the loudest (and most annoying) in fandom, but they are more often than...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 36 – Spain
Let me start by saying a muchas gracias to Spanish TV for reviving the Benidorm festival and bringing a heck of a lot of...
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...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 40 – Spain
Right - where do I start with this?
Let's lay my cards on the table here ... I don't like this song ... at all....
Spain: more sweet, less saccharine
Spain, and if the amount of social media attention is anything to go by then this would be the winner by a mile. The...
28 September – It wasn’t my heart
Do you feel for those countries that haven't won for a long time? Do you will them to win regardless of the song they...
22 November – Love, I’m finally over you
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 not respected in their sphere.
3 January – You are the art that sweetens the skin
As you'll know, we pick performers from all years when we celebrate birthdays here. You'll relish the black & white of some, but equally...
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...