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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.

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The Fanning Verdict – Eurovision 2021 – Day Four

I’m not going to lie, this is a Eurovision 2021 day I’ve not looked forward to. It’s the part of the show laden with...

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...

Switzerland – Ars Gratia Artis or a load of old Ars?

My first, my very first, outpouring after seeing what the Swiss have served up was " What on god's green earth was that?!" -...

Nick’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Switzerland

SWITZERLAND - Gjon's Tears - Tout L'Univers One of my earliest, and still favourite, contests is the 1986 running. Right from Terry Wogan's opening comments,...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 37 – Switzerland

Tout l’Univers by Gjon’s Tears It’s either a brave or a foolhardy artist who illustrates their work with a car crash. The temptation to compare...

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Part 37 of 39 – Switzerland

There are times when you can describe the Eurovision Song Contest as car crash television but never has there been a song with an...
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Eurovision: Take 2 – Alternative versions of 2021 songs

By now, you'll surely have tired of hearing the same old songs in the same old way, so why not dip your toe into...

18 April – Yours, yours, yours

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

22 March – I feel extremely good with you

It must he tough when you perform at a Eurovision Song Contest, knowing the guest of honour is there watching you. Not only that,...

13 March – This is paradise

Do you like it when we see people from outside Europe (or, since 2015, Australia), taking part in our favourite TV show? Do you...