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Sweden

The Swedish entry is chosen by SVT. Sweden has taken part since 1958 and won seven times.

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...
Cornelia Jakobs

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...
Cornelia Jakobs

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...