So what the HELL are you doing this week, Mr Phil?

Well as today is a down day with the Turquoise carpet and all that jazz, Thunderbird Phil has decided to remind you what is still to come! Unlike most previous years the Press rehearsal will be watched ONLY by those in the hall, which means that you might be relying on Mr Deller’s prose if he can be bothered to go to them!

The plan for the week, then, is as follows (all times are UK – add/subtract your offset for local times) and of course they are subject to change and stuff.

Monday 12th May

1430 – 1730 : Dress Rehearsal 1 of Semi Final 1 – No filming or photography allowed – stay tuned for Mr Nick’s musings at close of play.

2000 – 2245: Live blog of Dress Rehearsal 2 – Semi Final 1

Tuesday 13th May

1400-1630: Live blog of Dress Rehearsal 3 – Semi Final 1

2000 – 2245: Semi Final 1 – and what we thought of the results

Wednesday 14th May

1430 – 1730: Dress Rehearsal 1 of Semi Final 2 – No filming or photography allowed – stay tuned for Mr Nick’s musings at close of play.

2000 – 2215 BST: Live blog of Dress Rehearsal 2 – Semi Final 2

Thursday 15th May

1400-1630: Live blog of Dress Rehearsal 3 – Semi Final 2

2000 – 2215: Semi Final 2 – and post-match expert analysis

Friday 16th May

1230 – 1630: Dress Rehearsal 1 of the Grand Final – No Filming or Photography allowed – stay tuned for Mr Nick’s musings at close of play.

2000 – 0000 BST: Live blog of Dress Rehearsal 2 (jury show) of the Grand Final

Saturday 17th May

We’re not planning any live blog coverage today, but read last night’s edition for a state of play analysis. You might find live blogs elsewhere of the ‘family show’ – which is basically the evening show with less hair and makeup.

Tonight: Enjoy the BIG NIGHT starting from 8pm (UK).