Franko, Poirot and Kryton – the story so far
Well since yesterday The Celestial Toymaker has had to withdraw from the panel due to doctor's advice. In fact two doctor's advice, the ones...
Cesar to avenge the Sampson name at Eurovision
Cesár Sampson has vowed to avenge the ills showered upon his family name with a second Sampson shot at the Eurovision Song Contest.
With the...
29 September – It has to be the language of fantasy...
We all know that some countries have a love/hate relationship with our favourite TV show. One or two in central Europe are currently taking...
26 January – Songs of light for the children of this...
What was the best contest of all time? Yes, it was 1985. It's been scientifically proven*. So any act that took part in that...
12 April – Poe, Poe, Poe, Poe, Poe, Poe, Poe, Poe,...
As you'll know, we're starting to get more performers and writers at our favourite TV show that were born after 1 January 2000. Yes,...
Mr Phil explains it all – Part 8g – Eurovision 2014...
Indulge me, dear reader, in a bit of a personal journey with this.
Last year I wrote on this very site that Conchita was only...
14 July – And you ask yourself: Who might be behind...
Have you ever wondered how many participants actually represent their home country? I have, and I'm sure there's someone out there who could tell...
Austria – simple, powerful, but safe?
Austria kicks off the afternoon, and it’s our second Amen of the Contest. From the preview videos it’s the one I prefer, but I...
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...
Austria plans a public selection show for ESC 2026
Austria will return to a public national selection show in February 2026 to choose its Eurovision entry - the first time since 2016 that...