Switzerland – Ars Gratia Artis or a load of old Ars?
My first, my very first, outpouring after seeing what the Swiss have served up was " What on god's green earth was that?!" -...
6 April – After the storm, we walk a bit
Many people have trodden the boards more than once, some with aplomb, and some doing stuff we'd rather not talk about. And I'm not...
Monty looks at Finland, Latvia, Switzerland and Denmark
Finland – first rehearsal report here
I’ve timed everything wrong today, and thought we had a lunch break after Bulgaria, but it’s after Finland. It’s...
Switzerland – His stock is not the only thing rising.
MATRON!
The camera loves Sebastiano! - This is a good thing, believe you me!! - This song, in preview, could be too complicated to do...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 40 – Switzerland
For the first time in such a long time, in fact for about ten years, the Swiss have produced a credible entry capable of...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Part 37 of 39 – Switzerland
There are times when you can describe the Eurovision Song Contest as car crash television but never has there been a song with an...
Macedonia & Switzerland. I’m flagging.
Macedonia's presentation is unexpected. Tijana is in a black suit with white trim and the whole staging is very 80s black and white and...
Franko, Poirot and Kryton – the story so far
Well since yesterday The Celestial Toymaker has had to withdraw from the panel due to doctor's advice. In fact two doctor's advice, the ones...
Switzerland didn’t get shown but …
The Andrex puppy has been weaving their magic on this one and no mistake. Miruna, your lead singer, is standing on top of a...
13 June – Retrace your steps, your steps, your steps
Picture the scenario: you've heard of the Eurovision Song Contest and think you're good enough to compete. But your nation can't or won't participate....