New readers start here: On Saturday, 26 songs will compete to win the annual Eurovision Song Contest. If you’re already struggling, we’ve put together a handy explanation of the competition.
There have been two semi-finals already, and seventeen potential contenders have been consigned to the loading bay of Lisbon’s Altice Arena. Late last night, the producers huddled to decide who they wanted to win who sings when.
Here is the running order
The commercial breaks will happen after Portugal and Australia to allow set-up of the stage for the UK and Finland.
[table id=459 /]The show begins on Saturday at 20:00 UK time (21:00 CET) and you can watch it on your telly box, or here online.
Live blogs
Tonight, Mr Phil will talk you through the jury final. Tomorrow, Mo Fanning will be on hand for those who need emotional support – along with cocktail and snack suggestions – with our last LIVE BLOG of the season.
