28 April – the wheel of fortune will spin again
Many people have had a second try at winning our favourite TV show. Maybe it's the competition they like. Or maybe it's the free...
North Macedonia: Andrea is a fighter not a lover?
Andrea runs onto the press conference stage and says that everything has gone really well and she is very excited but adds that she...
Greece, Slovenia and Romania… And that’s your lot!
Greece
Oh it's Shane, Theo and Lukas otherwise known as the Greek boys! I've just realised I threw myself upon them last night tiddly in...
Are we dancers? No, we’re humans … if you’re Romanian
So, after FIVE semi finals in various weird and wonderful locations around Romania - including an actual salt mine - a professional jury and...
2 August – I come from afar, from afar, to you
Duets can often go one of two ways. Either the two protagonists have that invaluable chemistry that helps sell the song. Or they hate...
16 December – You’ll be forever mine
Some countries have flirted with that first win, but it's never actually happened. But as we often say, past form is no guide to...
How is Sochi in May?
Ну. как я уже сказал, мы будем в Сочи в следующем году.
Or will we? This is undoubtedly good, and undoubtedly polished, and it looks...
Russia, With the comedic moaning
Which is possibly what the assembled throng of Europe will be doing. Peter thingummy and his chums certainly command the stage..... However, the wrist-slitting-tastic...
Eurovision favourite screams into the open
Ever since bookmakers offered odds on this year's Eurovision Song Contest, one country has been tipped to win. Long before it named its artist...
14 January – Shine into my darkness
Two birthdays for the price of one? You don't get that very often, so when it comes along it's worth posting. Even if these...