4 November – Tell me what you’re dreamin’
Yes, we pick on that powerhouse with the blue-and-yellow flag today. You're probably already sitting up to see which lucky Swede it is. Well...
7 October – On a journey to the stars
One of the golden rules of our favourite TV show is this: If you win, leave it at that. You've reached the pinnacle, so...
3 October – Dancing girls and cabarets
Hold onto your hats! I've picked a birthday from Sweden today. Are you really excited? Could it be one of your favourites? Or not?
Well...
3 June – And every time you smile, something happens
If you're ever in a tight spot, you can always rely on Sweden. Yes, the favourite of Eurovisions worldwide has come to our aid...
10 May – Taking big steps
It's home entrant time again. When you look through the years, several nations have had more home entrants than others - obviously. These may...
Sweden – A new broom sweeps clean?
I am told, from sources I trust, the new Swedish delegation (post-Christer-9-points) is “lovely and not at all Swedish”. Cornelia is equally lovely. I...
Cornelia Jakobs: Not in it for the money
It seems the Allora levels are running high today – just like most everyone before her, Cornelia was late arriving in the Press Centre.
She...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 37 – Sweden
I was left decidedly nonplussed after this year’s Swedish Melodifestivalen. I’ve watched every year for over a quarter of a century and even though...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2022 – Part 37 – Sweden
Cornelia Jakobs – Hold me closer
Denying 'Hold me closer' is a cracking song is like pretending not to be impressed by the Grand...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2022 – Part 37 – Sweden
Cornelia Jakobs – Hold me Closer.
The first thing that we have to say is that the juries loved this song considerably more than...