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Switzerland

The Swiss entry is chosen by one of the four main broadcasters in turn. The Swiss took part in (and won) the first ever contest in 1956. Overall Switzerland has won twice.

13 March – Here we are at the end of the...

Eurovision isn't all about winning. That's because these days for every winner there are around 40 losers. And just because you're a loser, you're...

Switzerland – impactful noir

Cards on the table, I’m flabbergasted as to why Switzerland is third in the betting. I was astonished last year too, so can only...

Mo’s Eurovision 2023 Countdown: Switzerland

I'm at that age where it isn't just policemen who look too young to be doing the job, it's extended to Swiss Eurovision entrants....

18 April – It’s so easy to make believe the roads...

We love vintage here. There is more to Eurovision than someone clucking in ultra high definition. There were days when we had nothing more...

Switzerland by Monty

There’s not an awful lot to say here, it’s pretty much exactly as you’d expect from a traditional rock performance. I’m pleased to see...
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Live Blog – Second semi-final – dress rehearsal

We're back live this evenings after a day out and about - Chernobyl, since you ask. And it's our first chance to watch all...

5 August – I wonder where my absent love is

It's a scary fact that there will be participants in our favourite TV show who were born after 2000. Does that make you feel...

23 February – I’m praying in the silence of memories

Did you ever envy Switzerland? Not only are they good at chocolate and cheese, but during those no-free language rule days, they had a...

Late morning and early afternoon musings

Apologies if this is either late or incoherent - blame John Stanton - he single handedly liquefied Lunch!! - the one that, at 3.06...

Switzerland – keeping it in the family

Switzerland completes out after lunch trio. We get a 20-minute break after this, and it can’t come quick enough. The brother and sister Zibbz...