Morning all!! – Romania to start!
Well she started out of tune but thankfully she got over her wobbles and she went down a bomb here!! -- I don't know...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 35 – Romania
Romania have a good record in this contest and, as I have said for ages, will win this contest in a rolling 5 year...
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...
TVR releases Romanian Eurovision contenders
If you fancy a listen to full versions of the songs taking part in the contest to pick a Eurovision 2023 song for Romania,...
Russia – Urination on Danish Chippy Chips??
Again, another polished performance. The issue with 2nd rehearsals, as NickD has just so eloquently said, is that we don't often see anything new,...
Julia carries the flame for Russia
Rumour had it Russia planned to sit out Eurovision 2017 - and then, on the eve of an organiser's meeting in Ukraine, Channel One...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Russia
For some years, Russia was one of my favourite Eurovision countries. They brought something different to the party and could rarely be accused of...
Russia faces call to withdraw from 2022 Eurovision Song Contest
With the political situation constantly changing in Ukraine, there has been a call for the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to expel Russia from the...
10 September – Only you can get me out of misery
Today is another in our occasional series of countries we wish were back in our favourite TV show. They may have legitimate reasons for...