Eurovision Countdown 24 – Cyprus according to Mo
Who hasn’t woken up and felt all ooh-la-la? My money was on liar rhyming with higher and fire. Silia didn’t let me down, all...
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...
Gravity or gravitas
We're having some sound issues in the press centre again - as we were the last time Cyprus rehearsed. The conspirators amongst you might think...
6 September – Touch the flower of the lotus
Does luck play a part in Eurovision success (or lack of it)? Can your position in the running order help your chances? Has a...
4 August – Smile and say you miss me
We have a false flagger today. Now that term can sometimes be derogatory, but it doesn't need to be. Each broadcaster can make any...
27 February – You’re talking to me all the time
One of these days, we know we'll be off to sunny Cyprus for an edition of our favourite TV show. In 37 contests, they've...
Cyprus – new frock, still no chance
Well she may have looked better in the hall last night - but on the telly it still looks bad. It will be cheered...
Cyprus – Hi, is that Finland … can we borrow your...
I've just sat with most of Europe's fan and web press as they gave this a massive round of applause on its first run-through.
'Fuego'...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Part 8 of 39 – Cyprus
So, in a year when returning artistes are en vogue, recurring song themes are also in around Europe. The island of Aphrodite has gone...
1 April – Let’s meet tonight and go to strange distant...
We mentioned duets occasionally, and how with two performers, you're likely to tick more boxes. And more ticked boxes mean more votes - or...