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Switzerland

The Swiss entry is chosen by one of the four main broadcasters in turn. The Swiss took part in (and won) the first ever contest in 1956. Overall Switzerland has won twice.

Switzerland – He’s on the road… the road to Hull?!

I know what this is supposed to be: the angsty boy-type ripping his heart out and telling you that he is vulnerable and all...

5 October – Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and the world of...

Our friends in Switzerland are in a curious situation. They have lots of languages to choose from, and they can confuse the average casual...

Switzerland

Georgia had some modicum of sterile about it, this, however, is how a "love" song should be song - at least the girl and...

The Football Association Challenge Cup

... or Switzerland as I believe the country is really called. Same performance as on Tuesday with lots of Gold and a rather good...

6 April – On the wet sand, we talk 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...

Eurovision 2021 Week 1 Day 4 Afternoon 1 – Nick’s View

I've received a letter from a Mrs Trellis of North Wales, asking me if my reference to heading off to the virtual gym at...

Phil’s Day 1 Round up for 2023.

The main question is, am I Anna Ford or Reggie Bosenquet? - Yeah, you lot have no chance of knowing who they are. From what...

29 April – We can believe in fantasy

Could we have a win from 'Old Europe' this year? People are touting a win from the continent's western half, maybe even by a...

Switzerland first rehearsal

It was in a different year that I heard this song for the first time and I thought "they'll get that English sorted and...
Eurovision

Live Blog – Second Semi Final

Ten more acts are poised to fight it out to secure a place in the Grand Final of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. We'll...