Douze Points

It may be the off season for Eurovision, but that doesn't stop you, I, or the other diehard Eurovision supporters out there. You screamed CONTENT and we heard you! We're teaming up with a bunch of other excellent Eurovision pods to bring you a summer podcrawl. Every fortnight, another podcast will bring you a different episode, all tied together by the same theme: first time Eurovision hosts. The podcrawl kicks off today over at ESC Insight, so go check it out now :) Check out all the other shows right here: https://linktr.ee/eurovisionpodcrawl . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BBC have confirmed that country girl group trio Remember Monday will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, with their original song What the Hell Just Happened? Steven and Producer Liam decided to jump on the mics for an emergency episode discussing the song, the fallout, and what it means for the UK's chances this year. . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eurovision news is flying in thick and fast, and we have you covered! From Moldova's withdrawal to Ireland's shortlist, the running order for Basel 2025 is starting to take shape, but what does Will Ferrell have to do with it all?! . Mentioned in this episode: Sunstroke Project - ‘Hey Mamma’ (Moldova, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWaQdHoCvYk Sandra Simó - ‘Canzone per te’ (Switzerland, 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ard88K87XWQ Emmy - ‘Witch Woods’ (Norway NF, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeJU5fk0glM Laura Thorn - ‘La poupée monte le son’ (Luxembourg, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RtjmjrOAPY Zero Point Five - ‘Ride’ (Luxembourg NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmjXp1bzbC0 . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second part of our Switzerland special, Steven dives into the modern era of the Swiss at Eurovision, their demise post-Celine Dion, and their long and painful journey back to the top. Which semi-final song does Steven think deserves its nil points? And Switzerland nearly held the title of performing in the most consecutive Eurovisions since the competition began, but one country held on for just a year longer. Find out who, and get your essential Eurovision fix right here. . Mentioned in this episode: Furbaz - ‘Viver senza tei’ (Switzerland, 1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JopkNjE6M5g Egon Egemann - ‘Musik klingt in die Welt hinaus’ (Switzerland, 1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMshVHOUhWU Sandra Simó - ‘Canzone per te’ (Switzerland, 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ard88K87XWQ Daisy Auvray - ‘Mister Music Man’ (Switzerland, 1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPk90Juq5LA Annie Cotton - ‘Moi, tout simplement’ (Switzerland, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QG-kvD7GHo Duilio - ‘Sto pregando’ (Switzerland, 1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9eTZR4l-5E Kathy Leander - ‘Mon cœur l’aime’ (Switzerland, 1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q2pzqMEaLg Barbara Berta - ‘Dentro di me’ (Switzerland, 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4HsUDdItMQ Gunvor - ‘Lass ihn’ (Switzerland, 1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07DuJq6weas Jane Bogaert - ‘La vita cos’è (Switzerland, 2000): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6eGBYfIKQE Francine Jordi - ‘Dans le jardin de mon âme’ (Switzerland, 2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZEEvq1i7PA Piero and the MusicStars - ‘Celebrate’ (Switzerland, 2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUX3_0KM7fc Vanilla Ninja - ‘Cool Vibes’ (Switzerland, 2005): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJX8RWJg7y4 six4one - ‘If We All Give A Little’ (Switzerland, 2006): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSkQmSug55g DJ Bobo - ‘Vampires Are Alive’ (Switzerland, 2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9YTasUpAjw Paolo Meneguzzi - ‘Era Stupendo’ (Switzerland, 2008): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgNU5_htNXk Lovebugs - ‘The Highest Heights’ (Switzerland, 2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSaFFCtHmyM Michael von der Heide - ‘Il pleut de l’or’ (Switzerland, 2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW2UPf1_Lcg Anna Rossinelli - ‘In Love For A While’ (Switzerland, 2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxLE5FmNJow Sinplus - ‘Unbreakable’ (Switzerland, 2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkMSptuVqHQ Takasa - ‘You And Me’ (Switzerland, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH34iARVI-s Sebalter - ‘Hunter Of Stars’ (Switzerland, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqjoM8ZlyMc Melanie Réné - ‘Time To Shine’ (Switzerland, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya1r_nFHiCQ Rykka - ‘The Last Of Our Kind’ (Switzerland, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZI0_aR7BuA Timebelle - ‘Apollo’ (Switzerland, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrNPRfS9Sbg  Ilinca ft Alex Florea - ‘Yodel It!’ (Romania, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSHc7iDuBCQ  ZiBBZ - ‘Stones’ (Switzerland, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSHc7iDuBCQ Luca Hänni - ‘She Got Me’ (Switzerland, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aUYzqAIdoM Gjon’s Tears - ‘Répondez-moi’ (Switzerland, 2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9GAfFHZE-E Gjon’s Tears - ‘Tout l’univers’ (Switzerland, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jznH_fltcYA Marius Bear - ‘Boys Do Cry’ (Switzerland, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq2HCmHv5p4 Remo Forrer - ‘Watergun’ (Switzerland, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4NDErv49mk Nemo - ‘The Code’ (Switzerland, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO_qJf-nW0k  Slimane - ‘Mon Amour’ (France, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XyLecY2JyE Baby Lasagna - ‘Rim Tim Tagi Dim’ (Croatia, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIBjarAiAVc . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of our two part special feature, Steven dives into the history of Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest. From its early glory with Lys Assia through to the legend Celine Dion... and couple of nil points in between, Switzerland are one of Eurovision's longest-serving competitors, so we are shining a light on the good, the bad, and all the multilingual goodness they've had to offer us over the years! . Mentioned in this episode: Lys Assia - ‘Das alte Karussell’ (Switzerland, 1956): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCzgcVPOb8E Lys Assia - ‘Refrain’ (Switzerland, 1956): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKSP_HQ5hk Lys Assia - ‘L’enfant que j’étais’ (Switzerland, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiSnxD1tbVk Lys Assia - ‘Giorgio’ (Switzerland, 1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGsalvX8K4c Peter, Sue and Marc - ‘Les illusions de nos vingt ans’ (Switzerland, 1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kJPdJuYPzI Peter, Sue and Marc - ‘Djambo Djambo’ (Switzerland, 1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo-584dMfbc Peter, Sue and Marc, Pfuri, Gorps and Kniri - ‘Trödler & Co’ (Switzerland, 1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C146vwTKLOE Peter, Sue and Marc - ‘Io senza te’ (Switzerland, 1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l_BknJkjqY Anita Traversi - ‘Cielo e terra’ (Switzerland, 1960): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQFa5bcRXUE Anita Traversi - ‘I miei pensieri’ (Switzerland, 1964): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LVzg3_6Wmo Paola - ‘Bonjour, Bonjour’ (Switzerland, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bXAxj0fYhk Paola - ‘Cinéma (Switzerland, 1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC_IEns_SSk Véronique Müller - ‘C’est la chanson de mon amour’ (Switzerland, 1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gRJ9j0A834 Mariella Farré - ‘Io così non ci sto’ (Switzerland, 1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NefVUY13wsg Pepe Lienhard Band - ‘Swiss Lady’ (Switzerland, 1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdD2ljNVui0 Mariella Farré & Pino Gaspiarini - ‘Piano, Piano’ (Switzerland, 1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL_KON9qyqQ Franca di Rienzo - ‘Nous aurons demain’ (Switzerland, 1961): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03-NjbYQz14 Esther Ofarim - ‘T’en vas pas’ (Switzerland, 1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI8yLiJLObc Géraldine - ‘Quel cœur vas-tu briser?’ (Switzerland, 1967): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWonRzGuSw4 Piera Martell - ‘Mein Ruf nach dir’ (Switzerland, 1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP_h6mpDIoY Arlette Zola - ‘Amour on t’aime’ (Switzerland, 1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQDbQcJLaVE Daniela Simons - ‘Pas pour moi’ (Switzerland, 1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGwXT_fHT0Q Sandra Kim - ‘J’aime la vie’ (Belgium, 1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT3c41gi3B4 Céline Dion - ‘Ne partez pas sans moi’ (Switzerland, 1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXLWfXmlXPc Scott Fitzgerald - ‘Go’ (United Kingdom, 1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WBMsRc5fEs . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The countdown to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, is officially underway as nations prepare to select their entries. Steven dives into the latest developments as we brace ourselves for another season of twists, turns, and high drama. We run down all the confirmed acts so far, PLUS he answers a listener question about the still unknown UK entry... and if we'll ever win again! . Mentioned in this episode: NeonoeN - ‘Clickbait’ (Montenegro NF, 2024/2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It6x81MgAsE Nina Žižić - ‘Dobrodošli’ (Montenegro, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zs0yq39aFA Who See - ‘Igranka’ (Montenegro, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR9rtB2ilZU Shkodra Elektronike - ‘Zjerm’ (Albania, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNT1SmmxuIk Besa - ‘Titan’ (Albania, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQG22XJIdWw Bashar Murad - ‘Wild West’ (Iceland NF, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Moqt2hnlEM  Hera Björk - ‘Scared Of Heights’ (Iceland, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VChBgcycVl8 Joe Grech - ‘Marija L-Maltija’ (Malta, 1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyCkJkD9InQ . Highlights from this episode: Montenegro's entry for Eurovision faced controversy over eligibility, leading to a last-minute change. Albania's selection process resulted in a unique entry that shows promise for Eurovision success. The discussion around the UK's Eurovision entry reflects broader themes of artistic integrity versus strategy. Iceland is changing its Song Verketnin format, aiming to improve the selection process. Joe Grech, Malta's first Eurovision contestant, passed away, marking a significant moment in Eurovision history. . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a bizarre new twist on the voting results to everyone's favourite trend of 2024... AI. The 2024 Junior Eurovision Song Contest, held in Spain, may not have lived up to the lofty heights of last year's contest in France, but it gave us at least enough to talk about for a 12 minute podcast! . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephen deep dives into a Eurovision record nobody particularly wants, but one the United Kingdom has... and it's not the number of 'nil points'! From Cliff Richard to Sam Ryder, the UK is far and away the most successful runner up in Eurovision history, so we take a look at every one, from the lucky breaks to the near-misses, and everything in between. ... Highlights from this episode: The Netherlands confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025 after extensive negotiations with the EBU. Germany is changing its national final format for Eurovision 2025, promising more viewer involvement. Australia will compete again in Eurovision 2025, marking their tenth year in the contest. The UK has an impressive record with 16 second place finishes at Eurovision, the most by any country. Stephen Perkins dives into the history of the UK's Eurovision entries that finished in second place. Despite various runner-up finishes, the UK is still searching for its next winning entry. ... Mentioned in this episode: Electric Fields - ‘One Milkali (One Blood)’ (Australia, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzpp6996QdI Dami Im - ‘Sound Of Silence’ (Australia, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ymFX91HwM0 Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson - ‘Sing Little Birdie’ (United Kingdom, 1959) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m4ADnfu91k Teddy Scholten - ‘Een beetje’ (Netherlands 1959): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaEskI58tAM Bryan Johnson - ‘Looking High, High, High’ (United Kingdom, 1960): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2GivwSboXM Jacqueline Boyer - ‘Tom Pillibi’ (France, 1960): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX_hlMchXvc The Allisons - ‘Are You Sure?’ (United Kingdom, 1961): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIxU_XWUmf4 Jean-Claude Pascal - ‘Nous les amoureux’ (Luxembourg, 1961): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i87Vm2BOXL4 Matt Monro - ‘I Love The Little Things’ (United Kingdom, 1964): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OIkip05qu0 Gigliola Cinquetti - ‘Non ho l’età’ (Italy, 1964): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utd9cHBPfRA Kathy Kirby - ‘I Belong’ (United Kingdom, 1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeDI52bdntQ France Gall - ‘Poupée de cire, poupée de son’ (Luxembourg, 1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyFnDf8PvmU Cliff Richard - ‘Congratulations’ (United Kingdom, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xJcE9tnY6E Massiel - ‘La La La’ (Spain, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhPAZOwEY0I Mary Hopkin - ‘Knock Knock, Who’s There?’ (United Kingdom, 1970): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWIkmL39aYA Dana - ‘All Kinds Of Everything’ (Ireland, 1970): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1a_5Hyzjks The New Seekers - ‘Beg, Steal Or Borrow’ (United Kingdom, 1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcBM6f3Sz6s Vicky Leandros - ‘Après toi’ (Luxembourg, 1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52W1665yI1Y The Shadows - ‘Let Me Be The One’ (United Kingdom, 1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wmU3LJFQvc Teach-In - ‘Ding-a-dong’ (Netherlands, 1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUNet0NF2DE Lynsey de Paul and Mike Moran - ‘Rock Bottom’ (United Kingdom, 1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_WWnKt4GAY Marie Myriam - ‘L’Oiseau et l’enfant’ (France, 1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQG8dtWClc8 Scott Fitzgerald - ‘Go’ (United Kingdom, 1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WBMsRc5fEs Céline Dion - ‘Ne partez pas sans moi’ (Switzerland, 1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXLWfXmlXPc Saara Aalto - ‘Monsters’ (Finland, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdjiuCUUpPc Live Report - ‘Why Do I Always Get It Wrong?’ (United Kingdom, 1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi2puzoNppY Riva - ‘Rock Me’ (Yugoslavia, 1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1glDWFMK_0 Michael Ball - ‘One Step Out Of Time’ (United Kingdom, 1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4uK77ZtPh4 Linda Martin - ‘Why Me’ (Ireland, 1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zyicQLmQq4 Sonia - ‘Better The Devil You Know’ (United Kingdom, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P6yTW_70B0 Niamh Kavanagh - ‘In Your Eyes’ (Ireland, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-Vamz7UAfQ Imaani - ‘Where are You?’ (United Kingdom, 1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z745-juFlck Dana International - ‘Diva’ (Israel, 1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ5B6w-Baxs Sam Ryder - ‘Space Man’ (United Kingdom, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ0hqX_92zI Kalush Orchestra - ‘Stefania’ (Ukraine, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1fl60ypdLs ... If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eurovision 1993 marked a pivotal moment in the contest's history, being the first to implement a relegation system and featuring an unprecedented number of participants from Eastern Europe. Hosted in the small town of Millstreet, County Cork, it was the smallest ever host city, but managed to pull off the biggest production in Eurovision history. In this episode, Steven Perkins delves into the backstory of how Millstreet became the unlikely host, highlighting the challenges faced in accommodating the event and the innovative solutions devised to make it all work. He looks back on the memorable performances, Ireland's back-to-back victory, and the poignant backdrop of the Bosnian War. It's safe to say, Eurovision 1993 was a show like no other. ... Highlights: The 1993 Eurovision Song Contest was a groundbreaking event, hosted in the small town of Millstreet, Ireland. This edition marked the first use of a relegation system, impacting future Eurovision participation. The participation of Bosnia Herzegovina added a significant geopolitical context to the contest. Ireland's victory marked their second consecutive win, a feat not achieved by many countries. The production quality of the 1993 contest was unexpectedly high, despite hosting in a rural venue. The voting process was dramatic, culminating in Ireland's win with a sizable margin over the UK. ... Mentioned in this episode: Linda Martin - ‘Why Me?’ (Ireland, 1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g7Q7R3SIkI Münchener Freiheit - ‘Keeping The Dream Alive’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRawFX5wJZw  Seebach Band - ‘Under stjernerne på himlen’ (Denmark, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB5YJlVcI-s Barbara - ‘Iemand als jij’ (Belgium, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIRN5fO-20M Annie Cotton - ‘Moi, tout simplement’ (Switzerland, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QG-kvD7GHo Tony Wegas - ‘Maria Magdalena’ (Austria, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcbrElK_tok Arvingarna - ‘Eloise’ (Sweden, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD4gdEHtS-E Silje Vige - ‘Alle mine tanker (Norway, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrX98Kf1w-E Niamh Kavanagh - ‘In Your Eyes’ (Ireland, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysLHYx0c80s Sonia - ‘Better The Devil You Know’ (United Kingdom, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqWOSycDMv4 ... If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eurovision 1993 marked a pivotal moment in the contest's history with the introduction of a pre-qualifying round, a significant change implemented to manage the increasing number of participating countries. In this episode, Steven delves into the details of this unique event, held in the small Irish town of Millstreet, where just seven countries competed for three spots in the main contest. We explore the backdrop of geopolitical changes in Eastern Europe that fueled a surge in interest from newly independent nations eager to join the Eurovision stage, and reflect on the overall execution and its impact on the future of Eurovision. Listen now, as he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how these countries fared in the main contest, coming in the second part of our 1993 deep dive. ... Mentioned in this episode: Knez - ‘Adio’ (Montenegro, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTyi2XeeoJU Brotherhood of Man - ‘Save Your Kisses For Me’ (United Kingdom, 1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yJUi6ke71I Eurosong ’93: Kvalifikacija za Millstreet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3rKIkjn9rA ... If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a difficult year for the Netherlands. Following the disqualification of Joost Klein ahead of 2024's Grand Final, in which they were expected to do very well, the country is currently weighing up if it will compete next year at the Song Contest. So in this episode, Stephen takes a closer look at The Netherlands' history at Eurovision. Though one of the most loyal, and generous, participants, their success has been volatile, which makes them historically one of the most entertaining countries to watch... ... Useful Links: Marina Satti - ‘Zari’ (Greece, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENb4LCeq9Lc Helena Paparizou - ‘My Number One’ (Greece, 2005): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcOwvZ26KFQ Corry Brocken - ‘Net als toen’ (Netherlands, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDA5MAfGG-M Corry Brocken - ‘Heel de wereld’ (Netherlands, 1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoiVXVA8fs8 Teddy Scholten - ‘Een beetje’ (Netherlands, 1959): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaEskI58tAM De Spelbrekers - ‘Katinka’ (Netherlands, 1962): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPzoydLh5YY Annie Palman - ‘Een speeldoos’ (Netherlands, 1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWINVYSsrTU Lenny Kuhr - ‘De troubadour’ (Netherlands, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ctod7qBMeY Ben Cramer - ‘De oude muzikant’ (Netherlands, 1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6JqeLK3DQU Teach-In - ‘Ding-a-Dong’ (Netherlands, 1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=447LKTYDv4Y  Mouth and MacNeil - ‘I See A Star’ (Netherlands, 1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqj_UNeWA9w Maggie MacNeil - ‘Amsterdam’ (Netherlands, 1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqhRioBlRNk Willeke Alberti - ‘Waar is de zon’ (Netherlands, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHPYpEtUcoI Maxine and Franklin Brown - ‘De eerste keer’ (Netherlands, 1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw_WxnIzK4Q Mrs Einstein - ‘Niemend heeft nog tijd’ (Netherlands, 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbzuS_KHmAw Edsilia - ‘Hemel en aarde’ (Netherlands, 1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s08iSJALk7E Re-union - ‘Without You’ (Netherlands, 2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phHQrLvEBUU Anouk - ‘Birds’ (Netherlands, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5iazXvMw5o The Common Linnets - ‘Calm After The Storm’ (Netherlands, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWe8PRsW4T0 Trijntje Oosterhuis - ‘Walk Along’ (Netherlands, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_fs4SPGyF0 Douwe Bob - ‘Slow Down’ (Netherlands, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_fs4SPGyF0 Waylon - ‘Outlaw In ’Em’ (Netherlands, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7jHz5asMs8 Duncan Laurence - ‘Arcade’ (Netherlands, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3D-r4ogr7s Jeangu Macrooy - ‘Birth Of A New Age’ (Netherlands, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Da5cr2fTs S10 - ‘De diepte’ (Netherlands, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgOnu7ux2-k Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper - ‘Burning Daylight’ (Netherlands, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XAsam043OY Joost Klein - ‘Europapa’ (Netherlands, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiHFnmI8pxg ... If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Douze Points, following the announcement of next year's Eurovision host city, Steven gives us all a 101 on what really makes a great host city for the song contest. PLUS, it's been an interesting week for Eurovision news, including: The first act for 2025 is CONFIRMED Will JoJo Siwa be representing Poland in 2025? Do Iceland have a future at Eurovision? Additional sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/comments/14t9ztr/in_light_of_malm%C3%B6_hosting_a_map_of_countries_by/ If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of Douze Points, Steven Perkins is joined by producer Liam to discuss the future of the show, and how you can be part of it. PLUS, we bring you some breaking news updates, including some huge developments in the Netherlands' Joost Klein case, which was being investigated by police, pending his suspension from the Eurovision Grand Final earlier this year. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Europe (and Australia)... we are back! Ok, it's been a tough season, and the Douze Points team have been doing some quiet reflection on the state of Eurovision and the future of the podcast. More on the latter very soon, but we do have some news regarding the former, including an official statement from the EBU following the 2024 controversies. Plus, the current list of countries confirmed for Eurovision 2025 includes an unsurprising omission, and the BBC pull out of Junior Eurovision. Also, is the UK bringing back the national selection process? The rumour mill is running wild! Additional Links: EBU statement Freya Skye - Lose My Head (United Kingdom, Junior Eurovision 2022) STAND UNIQU3 - Back To Life (United Kingdom, Junior Eurovision 2023) Vladana - Breathe (Montenegro, 2022) Knez - Adio (Montenegro, 2015) If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final episode of the season, Steven and producer Liam convene one last time for a more considered recap of all the Eurovision drama this year. It's been a bit of a unique year, where most of the talking points seemed to happening off stage, so we address some of this and discuss what the future of Eurovision might look like. Plus, we break down the winners, losers and surprises of one of the most competitive Eurovisions in recent memory. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's it - another year, another Eurovision, but with a lot of unique controversy and drama, how did it all play out? Who won? Who should have won? And what were the big surprises of the night? Join Steven Perkins and producer Liam for this emergency podcast episode recorded immediately after the Eurovision Grand Final wrapped. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second semi final has just ended, and the full lineup for Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final is now complete. But who qualified? Who missed out? And why are we breaking our own promise not to give Israel any coverage? Listen to all the immediate reaction from Steven and producer Liam right here on Douze Points, and follow the podcast now! If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first semi-final of Eurovision 2024 has taken place in Malmo, Sweden, and our first 10 Grand Final qualifiers are confirmed, but who are they? Who were the standout performers on the night? And how does this affect our expectations of the final? Join Steven and producer Liam for some immediate reaction and insight following the broadcast, and get in touch - tell us your views over on X via @Bingewatch_Pod If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special encore of a previous Douze Points episode, producer Liam introduces Steven's deep dive into Ireland's record-breaking success at the Eurovision Song Contest. Until recently, they held the unique distinction of being the only country to have won the contest seven times. Though they now share that honour with Sweden, following Loreen's win in 2023, Ireland's legacy can not be understated. As they continue to rise up the ranks with the bookies, and as we begin to wonder if the impossibility of Ireland maybe challenging this year is really that impossible, we wanted to reshare this deep dive and get you all as excited as we are! If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eurovision week is finally here, and as the entertainment world descend on Malmo in Sweden, we know it's not always clear what's happening when. But fear not, Steven is here to explain all! If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the final episode before Eurovision Week 2024, we take a closer look at why the Big Five - France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom - get a free pass to the final, and wonder if that's really fair? If you like this, you might like: The Big Five If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a big week, as the latest rule changes to the Eurovision running orders has caused quite a stir, but what is it, and how much will it really change anything? If you like this episode, make sure you check our deep dive on the rules of Eurovision, part 1 and part 2. Plus, it's a Eurovision first, as someone's medal goes to auction. Find out more and listen now! If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate 50 years since Abba's famous victory in Brighton (incidentally the first UK-hosted Eurovision to be held outside London), Steven Perkins looks back at the 1974 contest. With a famous cameo from the Wombles, and a famous lack of Turkey and computers, it will go down as one of the great Eurovision Song Contests. Mentioned on this episode: The 1974 Eurovision Song Contest Cliff Richard - Power To All Our Friends (United Kingdom, 1973) Mocedades - Eres tú (Spain, 1973) Anne-Marie David - Tu te reconnaîtras (Luxembourg, 1973) Gigliola Cinquetti - Sì (Italy, 1974) Gigliola Cinquetti - Non ho l’età (Italy, 1964) Paulo de Carvalho - E depois do adeus (Portugal, 1974) Olivia Newton-John - Long Live Love (United Kingdom, 1974) Korni Grupa - Generacija ’42 (Yugoslavia, 1974) ABBA - Waterloo (Sweden, 1974) Ireen Sheer - Bye, Bye, I Love You (Luxembourg, 1974) If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know all of this year's songs, and it seems the Swiss are now gaining momentum, but can anyone stop them? It's still an open field this year, and Sweden is set to be very tough to call, but who is your money on? If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Steven and Producer Liam get together once again to look ahead to the second semi final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Plus, the running orders for both semi-finals have been revealed, which may give us a far better indication of who the real contenders could be... If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first of two special preview episodes, Steven and Producer Liam get together to discuss the contenders, the underdogs, and the also-rans of Semi Final 1. It's a strong field featuring Croatia, Ukraine, Finland... and Ireland, and with only ten qualifying spots up for grabs, it could be a feisty one! Who do you think will make it through? If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well that's it - our full roster of Eurovision songs is now complete, and the road to Malmo is well and truly underway! Steven Perkins has you covered with all the breaking news and reaction from this year's contest, so follow Douze Points for the only guide to Eurovision you need. Mentioned in this episode: Sarah Bonnici - Loop (Malta, 2024) Angelina Mango - La noia (Italy, 2024) 5MIINUST x Puuluup - (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi (Estonia, 2024) Ladaniva - Jako (Armenia, 2024) Senak Khanagyan - Qami (Armenia, 2024) Fahree ft Ilkin Dovlatov - Özünlə apar (Azerbaijan, 2024) Nadir Rustamli - Fade To Black (Azerbaijan, 2022) TuralTuranX - Tell Me More (Azerbaijan, 2023) If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sweden, Australia, and Israel are among the latest countries to announce their Eurovision acts this year, but the biggest news of the week are the rule changes which will come into effect this year. Steve Perkins has all the updates. Listen now! Mentioned in this episode: Sertab - Everyway That I Can (Turkey, 2003) Electric Fields - One Milkali (One Blood) (Australia, 2024) Kate Miller-Heidke - Zero Gravity (Australia, 2019) Marina Satti - Zari (Greece, 2024) Marcus & Martinus - Unforgettable (Sweden, 2024) Marcus & Martinus - Air (Sweden NF, 2023) Iolanda - Grito (Portugal, 2024) Nutsa Buzaladze - Firefighter (Georgia, 2024) If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last week, seven more countries have revealed their Eurovision songs - Netherlands, Cyprus, Switzerland, Austria, Iceland, Serbia, and of course the UK, but we cover this one in a special bonus episode just below this one in your feed. Steven breaks down each entry and explains why Switzerland are going off-piste, and why Greece reported Cyprus on their selection process. Things are really heating up on the road to Malmo! Mentioned in this episode: Joost Klein - Europapa (Netherlands, 2024) Silia Kapsis - Liar (Cyprus, 2024) Nemo - The Code (Switzerland, 2024) Kaleen - We Will Rave (Austria, 2024) Bashar Murad - Wild West (Iceland NF, 2024) Hera Björk - Je Ne Sais Quoi (Iceland, 2010) Hera Björk - Scared Of Heights (Iceland, 2024) Breskvica - Gnezdo Orlovo (Serbia NF, 2024) Teya Dora - Ramonda (Serbia, 2024) If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Years and Years front man Olly Alexander made headlines last year when he announced he will represent the UK at Eurovision 2024 in Malmo. Expectations only grew when a short teaser of his song Dizzy was shared on social media. Well the wait is over. Join Steven Perkins and producer Liam for this special bonus episode as they discuss the UK's chances. Will Dizzy put us in a spin towards the top, or send us spiraling back to the bottom? If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As things really start to heat up for Malmo's Eurovision Song Contest, both San Marino and Croatia announce their Eurovision acts, and we could have an all-time classic on our hands! Mentioned in this episode: Zoé Clauzure - Coeur (France, Junior Eurovision 2023) Sandra Valero - Loviu (Spain, Junior Eurovision 2023) María Isabel - Antes muerta que sencilla (Spain, Junior Eurovision 2004) Loredana Bertè - Pazza (Italy, San Marino NF 2024) Goldstone - I Feel The Love (United Kingdom NF, 2018) Aaron Sibley - Pressure (San Marino NF, 2022) Aaron Sibley - Human (San Marino NF, 2024) Megara - 11:11 (San Marino, 2024) Megara - Arcadia (Spain NF, 2023) Piqued Jacks - Like An Animal (San Marino, 2023) Let3 - Baba Roga (Croatia NF, 2024) Let3 - Mama ŠČ! (Croatia, 2023) Baby Lasagna - Rim tim tagi dim (Croatia, 2023) If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a busy week for Eurovision acts, as no less than seven countries confirmed who would be representing them in Malmo this May. Steven Perkins has you covered with all the news and reaction, from Germany's spin-off series to Moldova's bops. Songs mentioned in this episode: Ryk - Oh Boy (Germany) Marie Reim - Naiv (Germany) Max Mutzke - Forever Strong (Germany) Isaak - Always On The Run (Germany) Max - Can’t Wait Until Tonight (Germany, 2004) Basim - Cliché Long Song (Denmark, 2014) Basim - Johnny (Denmark) Saba - Sand (Denmark) Fyr og Flamme - Øve Os Pa Hinanden (Denmark, 2021) 5minuust and Puuluup - (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi (Estonia) Andrijus Pojavis - Something (Lithuania, 2013) Vilija Matačiūnaitė - Attention (Lithuania, 2014) The Roop - On Fire (Lithuania, 2020) The Roop - Discoteque (Lithuania, 2021) Andrijus Pojavis - Sing Me A Hug (Lithuania) Vilija - Save Me (Lithuania) The Roop - Simple Joy (Lithuania) Silvester Belt - Luktelk (Lithuania) Natalia Barbu - In The Middle (Moldova) Natalie Barbu - Fight (Moldova, 2007) Luna - The Tower (Poland) Mustii - Before The Party’s Over (Belgium) If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Eurovision 2024 truly gets underway, we are getting inundated with news. In the past week, our hosts for Malmo have been announced, the semi-final lineups have been revealed, and more entries including potential contender Italy have announced their act. Songs Mentioned in this episode: Olly Alexander - ‘Dizzy’ (United Kingdom, 20-second clip) windows95man - ‘No Rules!’ (Finland) Sara Siipola - ‘Paskana’ (Finland) Il Volo - ‘Grande Amore’ (Italy, 2015) Mahmood - ‘Soldi’ (Italy, 2019) Mahmood & Blanco - ‘Brividi’ (Italy, 2022) Il Volo - ‘Capolavoro’ (Italy) Mahmood - ‘Tuta gold’ (Italy) Geolier - ‘I p’ me, tu p’ te’ (Italy) Angelina Mango - ‘La noia’ (Italy) Dons - ‘Hollow’ (Latvia) If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last week, four more countries confirmed their entries for Eurovision 2024, but who will be flying the flag for Malta, Spain, Norway and Ukraine? Ukraine's track record in Eurovision has been very impressive, including their most recent win in 2022. However, Steven has his eye on another potential contender this year. But who? If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonjour, Ciao, Hello, and Bienvenu! Douze Points is back for 2024 and we will be your ultimate companion as the Eurovision Song Contest makes its way to Malmo in May. On this news update, Steven runs through the recently announced entries for Austria, Iceland, and one of Ireland's most surprising acts ever. Listen and find out more. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official! Olly Alexander, lead singer of Years & Years turned solo artist, has confirmed he is representing the UK at next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden. In a statement, Olly said: ‘I’ve loved watching Eurovision ever since I was a little kid and I’m beyond excited to be taking part next year. As a young boy I always looked forward to this incredible event of unbridled joy, the wonderfully chaotic mix of musical styles, theatrical performances, heartfelt emotion and humour. I really can’t believe I’m going to be a part of such a special legacy and fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible, it shall be an honour! I’ve wanted to do this for a long time and it feels like the right moment to start releasing music under my own name. I’m determined to give it everything I’ve got and put on an excellent and unforgettable performance for you all!’ Naturally, we couldn't let this news slip past us, so Steven jumped on the mic for an emergency reaction episode. Here's what he has to say about it... If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a 2023 it has been! As Steven takes a well deserved Douze Points break until the New Year, we sign off with a considered look back at the 2023 Junior Eurovision in Nice, as France romped home with a second consecutive victory. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest has just taken place in Nice, with 16 countries competing for the crown. Who won? Who was snubbed? Who is a star in the making? Steven is here with all of his initial reactions from this year's contest, exclusively from the comfort of his sofa. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its launch in 2003, Junior Eurovision has gone from strength to strength, but it's forgivable if you don't know much about it. It has not been a regular feature on the TV schedule like the main contest, but things may be starting to change. 2023 is the first year all of the Big Five are competing, so it's time to jump on the Junior Eurovision bandwagon and get up to speed, thanks to our brief history. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Lordi to Loreen, the last 23 years of Eurovision have given us winners from all corners of the music world, and in this episode Steven takes a look at all of them. In a more subjective episode than normal, he gives his personal ranking of every Eurovision winner this century, so the real question is... do you agree? If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Junior Eurovision just around the corner, the UK have revealed who will be representing them in France, and it might not be what you expect. Find out who and why here... If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing our journey through the ABCs of Eurovision's never-beens, Steven looks at the unsuccessful histories of Australia, Belarus, Czechia and more. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Always the bridesmaid but never the bride - that's how the saying goes, and for 24 countries that's the best way to sum up their Eurovision experience. That's why in this two-part special, Steven Perkins shines a light on the biggest triers, the perennial flops, and the biggest near-misses in Eurovision history as we break down the countries who have never won. Songs Mentioned in this Episode: Salvador Sobral - Amar pelos dois (Portugal, 2017) Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah (Finland, 2006) Helena Paparizou - My Number One (Greece, 2005) Sandra Kim - J’aime la vie (Belgium, 1986) Riva - Rock Me (Yugoslavia, 1989) Mary Spiteri - Little Child (Malta, 1992) Chiara - The One That I Love (Malta, 1998) Ira Losco - 7th Wonder (Malta, 2002) Chiara - Angel (Malta, 2005) Samira Bensaïd - Bitakat Hob (Morocco, 1980) Eleni Foureira - Fuego (Cyprus, 2018) Lisa Andreas - Stronger Every Minute (Cyprus, 2004) Selma - All Out Of Luck (Iceland, 1999) Yohanna - Is It True? (Iceland, 2009) Da∂i og Gagnamagni∂ - Think About Things (Iceland, 2020) Darja Svagner - Prisluhni mi (Slovenia, 1995) Tanja Ribič - Zbudi se (Slovenia, 1997) Nuša Derenda - Energy (Slovenia, 2001) Hari Mata Hari - Lejla (Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2006) Maja Blagdan - Sveta ljubav (Croatia, 1996) Doris - Marija Magdalena (Croatia, 1999) Jacques Houdek - My Friend (Croatia, 2017) Let3 - Mama ŠČ! (Croatia, 2023) Mia Dimšić - Guilty Pleasure (Croatia, 2022) Luminita Anghel & Sistem - Let Me Try (Romania, 2005) Paula Seling & Ovi - Playing With Fire (Romania, 2010) Ilinca ft Alex Florea - Yodel It! (Romania, 2017) WRS - Llámame (Romania, 2022) Marcel Palonder - Kým nás máś (Slovakia, 1996) Ovidijus Vyšniauskas - Lopsinė mylimai (Lithuania, 1994) LT United - We Are The Winner (Lithuania, 2006) The Roop - Discoteque (Lithuania, 2001) Friderika - Kinek mondjam el vétkeimet (Hungary, 1994) Joci Pápai - Origo (Hungary, 2017) Edyta Górniak - To nie ja! (Poland, 1994) Michał Szpak - Color Of Your Life (Poland, 2016) If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing our series on the rules of the Eurovision Song Contest, we pick where we left off in 1990 and carry you through the the most recent contest in 2023. The 21st century was a time when audience and jury voting was the focus for many of the rule changes, with numerous iterations of counting votes and ranking countries. The 2000s was also the birth of the semi-final, and the big four became the big five. And don't get us started on the jury ranking weightings, but if you are interested here's a handy guide from Eurovision themselves explaining all the maths! If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For every person who loves Eurovision and obsessively keeps up with the rule changes, there's 100 more people who remain confused, perplexed and baffled by the seemingly odd criteria around the song contest. So where did these Eurovision rules come from? Why is Italy to blame for the song length limit? And is the Big 5 all Sweden's fault? In this first of two parts, journalist and Eurovision superfan Steven Perkins looks at the early history of Eurovision to understand where some of today's seemingly inexplicable rules came from. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Little is known about the first ever Eurovision Song Contest... until now. I'm Steven Perkins, your Eurovision expert and host of Douze Points, and in this episode we continue our journey through the history books and go all the way back to where it started. In 1956 there were no Big 4, no voting results, and barely any televised record of the event, so what the heck was it all about, and who won? If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No country has dominated the Eurovision Song Contest more than Ireland in the 1990s. With five wins (including three consecutive) in the decade, taking their overall tally to a record seven wins, Ireland were a huge force to be reckoned with. So what made them so unstoppable? What happened? And will Sweden's record-equaling seventh win at Liverpool 2023 relight their Eurovision fire? If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a special bonus news bulletin, as during the past week it has been confirmed that TAP Music have decided not to renew their contract with the BBC. What will this mean for the UK's music selection at Eurovision 2024? What route should the BBC now go down? Another label, a public vote, an internal selection? Steven Perkins is here to break this all down for you. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Douze Points, Steven digs through the Eurovision Song Contest vault to uncover the formula for the perfect Eurovision hosting. What's the perfect number of hosts? Should they be men, women or non-binary? Is it better to be seasoned presenters or a former contestant? Listen and find out! If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luxembourg are set to make their big return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024, after over 30 years since their last appearance. But what's prompted the change of heart, why did they leave in the first place, and what impact could it have on Eurovision? Steven is here with your whistlestop history of Eurovision's small but mighty competitor. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices