2 July – And the trembling went very deeply into my...
If you recall, we're off to the sunny Netherlands for the Eurovision circus in 2020. They were trying for over 40 years between wins,...
23 March – In the abandoned churches, they prepare shelters
We don't always pick the recent stuff to celebrate birthdays. We have a long, rich and interesting history of songs. From the outstanding to...
13 September – We looked in vain for the perfect clock
Portugal's win in May proves that a song doesn't have to be in a widely-spoken language to win. Admittedly, it's the first time since...
29 June – I wouldn’t want it any other way
Do you think I am cheating when I pick one half of a duo? I think not. The individual concerned is a named performer,...
28 January – I can see angels standing by your side
Songs sung in our favourite TV show cover a very wide range of themes. We've had songs about falling in love, songs about falling...
14 December – I’m a grain of sand in a sand...
You must remember those debut performances that mark out a country from the rest. Like Serbia winning at their first attempt as an independent...
19 September – Why are there a hundred thousand stars
Would you be happy to be a home entrant. The one that the host broadcaster has picked to win (or otherwise), and have a...
25 October – I hear the cries of the birds in...
Do you like a close contest? One where the lead changes many times, with a winner only emerging towards the very end? A runaway...
17 June – Tell me, who’s that lucky hero
What's the right language for a Eurovision song? It's a vexed question. Be true to your own language, and you get admired for sticking...
14 March – It is burnt by napalm
When you look at how some countries are performing these days, it's often good to see how they got to where they are. It...