16 December – We’ll dance together in that dream
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...
30 November – Everybody deserves a chance
We mentioned our Magyar friends the other day, in that we missed them and we wanted them back. But it's also true that they've...
28 November – Left me breathless with nothing more to lose
We miss Hungary. There, we've said it. Putting politics aside, they've put in some memorable stuff since that début in sunny Ljubljana in 1993....
18 November – We have to come out of the shadows...
Our friends at the EBU encourage as many countries as possible to take part in our favourite TV show. Some decide against it, either...
5 November – You gotta learn to smile
Do you remember when 'New Europe' all started competing in our favourite TV show? There was so much optimism, especially as one débutante came...
30 October – On a pillow for two made of illusions
Do you have a favourite part of what used to be Yugoslavia? A part you have a soft spot for, and always cheer on...
29 October – I only knew that her name was Julie
The country that was Yugoslavia made 27 appearances in our favourite TV show. As we know, it's successor states have had varying fortunes since...
10 October – We all have a bench, a tree, a...
Is it good to be a false flagger? Would you do it to deprive a native singer of the Eurovision gig? Or would you...
9 October – So step inside
There's often a dilemma, as a result of the free language rule. Do you aim for the wider audience by picking a more common...
7 October – I realise We are learning from mistakes
Do you think that contests are coming and going quicker than ever? Yes, 2020 didn't happen, but it doesn't seem five minutes since Duncan...