Late morning and early afternoon musings
Apologies if this is either late or incoherent - blame John Stanton - he single handedly liquefied Lunch!! - the one that, at 3.06...
Nick “does” 2025 – Switzerland
SWITZERLAND – Zoe Me – Voyage
It’s pretty much been nothing but voyage for me since I arrived at this year’s OnEurope Digs, just over...
The one that got away – thankfully
Disclaimer: I had nothing to do with any of this!
You know that moment when you are talking to someone you consider a close friend...
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...
Semi Two rolls on….
Ireland
I've not been a fan of this since it was selected and there's not much in rehearsal to change my mind. There's a nice...
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...
Nick’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Switzerland
SWITZERLAND - Gjon's Tears - Tout L'Univers
One of my earliest, and still favourite, contests is the 1986 running. Right from Terry Wogan's opening comments,...
One Man and his Werewolf
"Vampires all over Europe, get alive! Or come alive! Or just come on! I'm not sure! Hi, I'm TV's Troy McClure, and you may...
13 March – Turn off the search light
Do you like it when we see people from outside Europe (or, since 2015, Australia), taking part in our favourite TV show? Do you...
3 November – I would like to stay with you looking...
In those days before the free language, did you wish that your country could sing in any language it chose? Or do you think...