19 January – Somewhere between your face And your perfect shape
Our friends in Russia have only had one win, but we know they are after a second. They use the most capable writers, and...
24 December – It seems we’re playing a game
As you'll know, some people can't get enough of the drug that is the Eurovision stage. Some we like to see back. Some even...
Russia – Now *that’s* how you stage a song
OK, let's break it down: Sergey and Kirkorov have produced a package that could well be irresistible.
Compared directly with any of the three that...
Russia – mmm, do you smell the saline?
The first thing to tell you is that there were a lot of mirrors and screens to get on stage. All in the 32...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Parts 33, 34 and 35. ...
Romania
There is a strong argument that this got through on the back of the fact that 2/7 of the jury had a complete change...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 34 – Russia
Sergey’s back. And he means business. You sense he’s been ready for another tilt at a Eurovision crown for a couple of years since...
30 April – Please, turn back to common sense and to...
Do you like it when someone's called Mr Eurovision? Is it an overused term? Are the people who claim to have this title really...
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...
15 April – Laugh into the face of your destiny
We get heroes performing at our favourite TV show every year. But it's not every day that we get a People's Artist of their...
27 March – Your heart is like a beating drum
There's often an air of inevitability about some results. A certain republic surrounded by Italy will do badly. A country on the Caspian Sea...