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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.

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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):

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)

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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?

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The deadline for song submissions for this year's Eurovision Song Contest has almost passed, and as usual there is a flurry of last minute announcements.

So this week, Steven covers everything from Sweden's sauna song to Austria's operatic anthem with a bit of Kant thrown in for good measure.

One thing's for sure - we are in for an entertaining Eurovision season!

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Mentioned in this Episode:

Miriana Conte - ‘Kant’ (Malta, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qNK1tt6L5k

Céline Dion - ‘Ne partez pas sans moi’ (Switzerland, 1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXLWfXmlXPc

Marko Bosnjak - ‘Poison Cake’ (Croatia, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOodVfY8hCs

Baby Lasagna - ‘Rim Tim Tagi Dim’ (Croatia, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIBjarAiAVc 

Ogenj - ‘Daj daj’ (Croatia NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biI9nzatVfE

JJ - ‘Wasted Love’ (Austria, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ieSTNpxvio

Erika Vikman - ‘Ich komme’ (Finland, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg3QoTpnqyw

Bambie Thug - ‘Doomsday Blue’ (Ireland, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMq8ofCstMQ

Adonxs - ‘Kiss Kiss Goodbye’ (Czechia, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm8CIICKAJU

KAJ - ‘Bara Bada Bastu’ (Sweden, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK3HOMhAeQY

Måns Zelmerlöw - ‘Revolution’ (Sweden NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf1t3xwict8

Måns Zelmerlöw - ‘Heroes’ (Sweden, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sGOwFVUU0I

NAPA - ‘Deslocado’ (Portugal, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s1Cc2uEj3U

Henka - ‘I Wanna Destroy U’ (Portugal NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7dNMbXk7DY

Diana Vilharinho - ‘Cotovia’ (Portugal NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=944g5hxMsT0

Boosta - ‘BTW’ (San Marino NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuQ9T1mK8ig

Gabry Ponte - ‘Tutta l’Italia’ (San Marino, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GK2VVpSqUI

The Rumpled - ‘You Get Me So High’ (San Marino NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv2IxFxAl3Y

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Well get your glad rags on and dust off those glitter balls, because Sweden have announced the host city for Eurovision 2024.

This means the new season of Douze Points has begun! As we make our way to Sweden via Junior Eurovision in France, we are going bigger than ever.

Plus, we unveil the countries currently confirmed for next year's contest, with one curious omission...

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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!

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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)

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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!

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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)

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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.

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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)

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Can you believe it - Eurovision week is finally here?! From Mae Muller to Polan's unicorns, rehearsals are in full swing ahead of the first Semi Final on Tuesday night, when the competition officially begins.

On this episode, we are delighted to be speaking to Tina Karol. As Ukraine's entry in 2006 with Show Me Your Love, she knows a thing or two Eurovision, and will be representing her country during the flag parade in Saturday's grand final too.

She now keeps busy as a singer, actress and activist, but she kindly spared a few minutes to chat to us about all things Eurovision.

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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!

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.

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In the news this week, details have emerged of the semi-final performances, which range from legends of Eurovision past to, well, Rita Ora.

Plus, we take a closer look at the unstoppable success of Sweden, as Loreen hopes to win the country's seventh Eurovision crown and make it the joint most successful country alongside Ireland. So what is it that makes them so good at Eurovision?

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Eurovision results are a dramatic affair, and are arguably as entertaining as the performances themselves. Even more so when the expert jury and general public disagree wildly on their favourites.

So in this deep dive, Steven looks at the biggest discrepancies in Eurovision history, where the jury and televote scores differ the most. From singing grannies and milk maids to runaway winners, this list has it all!

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Mentioned in this episode:

Klavdia - ‘Asteromáta’ (Greece, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxzeTezgey4

Red Sebastian - ‘Strobe Lights’ (Belgium, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxzeTezgey4

Klemen - ‘How Much Time Do We Have Left?’ (Slovenia, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg6RH6nZL1c 

July Jones - ‘New Religion’ (Slovenia NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drAIk9nW1oY 

Melody - ‘Esa Diva’ (Spain, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H46FB-rLh04 

Cezar - ‘It’s My Life’ (Romania, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgHWFiavqjA

Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro - ‘Non mi avete fatto niente’ (Italy, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81M-mp5t8uM

Il Volo - ‘Grande Amore’ (Italy, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TOMqZV2jA8

Donatan & Cloe - ‘My Słowianie - We Are Slavic’ (Poland, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ920cN2HmA 

Michał Szpak - ‘Colour Of Your Life’ (Poland, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ920cN2HmA 

Zoë - ‘Loin d’ici’ (Austria, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xuPYt5i5cE

Margaret - ‘Cool Me Down’ (Poland NF, 2016) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H39-Ls6Yhy4 

Sergey Lazarev - ‘You Are The Only One’ (Russia, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e94dst20C9Y 

Dami Im - ‘Sound Of Silence’ (Australia, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ymFX91HwM0

Jamala - ‘1944’ (Ukraine, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-rnM-MwRHY 

Zdob și Zdub and Advahov Brothers - ‘Trenulețul’ (Moldova, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUqf_zO2QaI

Buranovskiye Babushki - ‘Party For Everybody’ (Russia, 2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgUstrmJzyc 

Käärijä - ‘Cha Cha Cha’ (Finland, 2023);

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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.

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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.

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Continuing our journey through the ABCs of Eurovision's never-beens, Steven looks at the unsuccessful histories of Australia, Belarus, Czechia and more.

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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!

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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)

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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?

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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...

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The EBA have announced the official running orders for the two semi-finals of Eurovision 2025 in Basel. The big five are excluded from this. However, in keeping with last year's new tradition, they will all be given an opportunity to perform their songs during the semi-finals.

Also, what was the second biggest group chat scandal in the world this week? Steven Perkins has all the gossip, so listen in and find out...

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Mentioned in this Episode:

Ziferblat - ‘Bird Of Pray’ (Ukraine, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ1x2aiL7ks

Justyna Steckowska - ‘Gaja’ (Poland, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXHHDjiclxA

Luna - ‘The Tower’ (Poland, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESKG8Uo1YaU

Shkodra Elektronike - ‘Zjerm’ (Albania, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNT1SmmxuIk

Sissal - ‘Hallucination’ (Denmark, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdCAgiSIOUc

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Hello, and welcome to Douze Points - a brand-new podcast from the Bingewatch family that celebrates the weird and always wonderful world of the Eurovision Song Contest.

I’m Steven Perkins, I’m a TV magazine journalist, a Eurovision obsessive, and I’m your host for this podcast - so thank you, brilliant listener, for joining me, and I hope we’re going to have a great time chatting about Eurovision.

Over the coming weeks, we’re going to be covering all the breaking stories and sharing our thoughts and predictions for this year’s contest in Liverpool, as well as looking back at some of our favourite moments from the rich history of Eurovision.

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From Australia's Milkshake Man to Malta's Kant, the 69th Eurovision Song Contest is living up to its name, as May's contest in Basel is shaping up to be quite saucy!

Steven brings you all the latest news, including confirmed acts from Germany, Iceland, Denmark, the Netherlands and Aus, alongside special guest, Eurovision fan and author AJ Clay.

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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.

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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

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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!

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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...

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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):

There have been highs, lows and everything in between, but Eurovision 2023 has now drawn to a close. In this episode, we take a more considered look at the results, what went wrong for Mae Muller and the UK, and the rise of Eurovision in the British music chats.

We also take a look ahead to next year as countries including Luxembourg (who have not competed in Eurovision since the 90s) make their long-awaited return, and several cities have already thrown their names in contention for hosting duties, as we all head to Sweden.

But for now, we're going to sign off on an amazing season with our UK heads held high, and look forward to returning with brand new episodes in July.

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On this week's episode, Steven is joined by special guest Kat Stevens to discuss a boat load more national final results including Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, and Italy.

As the Eurovision field continues to take shape, who are the frontrunners and who are the also rans? Plus, all the latest news and updates as second round tickets go on sale, and Malta's Kant is the hottest topic in Europe.

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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)

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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?

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On this episode of Douze Points we're taking a look back at 1998, the last year the United Kingdom were on hosting duties following Katrina and the Waves' resounding win the previous year.

From Terry Wogan's dated hosting to Ukrika Jonsson's mishap with the Netherlands, it was a ceremony of many lasts (including the use of a live orchestra) as well as many firsts (such as the crazy results map), and also some moments that some people would much rather forget.

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In the first episode of Douze Points, we take a closer look at should-be hosts Ukraine's short but wildly successful history at the Eurovision Song Contest, despite being mired by controversy and conflict.

Plus, the UK have announced their Eurovision entry and we run through the biggest headlines across the Eurovision world this week.

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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...

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The Eurovision songs for 2025 have now been confirmed, and we now know what we'll be hearing in Basel this May. But who missed out? Who won't be making the cut? And who might be sat at home feeling robbed of their chance to shine in Switzerland?

On this special episode, Steven is joined by AJ Clay, Adrian Bradley and Kat Stevens to discuss the best of the rest from this year's national finals.

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On this week's Douze Points we look at the official Eurovision launch event, featuring this year's hosts Hannah Waddingham, Alesha Dixon and Julia Sanina.

Plus, we reveal some of the BBC's Eurovision coverage across May, including exclusive shows and tie-ins with some of their most popular shows.

And finally, what does the coronation of King Charles have to do with Eurovision? Find out by listening now!

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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!

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It's the morning after the night before. We wish we could say the night was full of shocks and surprises, but this was arguably one of the more predictable Eurovision Song Contests in recent years. Finland's late surge with the televote wasn't quite enough to stop Loreen romping away with her second win, and Sweden's seventh overall, to make them the joint most successful country of all time.

On this episode, host Steven and producer Liam chat about Sweden's win, the people's champion Finland, the United Kingdom returning to their usual place in the leaderboard despite a valiant effort from Mae Muller, and how the UK have raised the bar for Eurovision weeks ahead of Stockholm 2024.

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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!

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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.

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It's a big week for Eurovision updates, as the full running orders for the two semi-finals have been announced.

Ten nations from each semi-final show, to be held in Liverpool on Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th May, will qualify for the grand final on Saturday 13th, in which (at the time of recording) Sweden are the heavy favourites as 2012 winner Loreen returns with another banger.

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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.

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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?

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In our series of special Eurovision week episodes, Steven Perkins is joined by show producer Liam Heffernan to recap all of the events from the first semi-final, live from Liverpool. From Alesha Dixon rapping to Hannah Waddingham being Hannah Waddingham and, well, Croatia (IYKYK), Eurovision 2023 has been kicked off in style.

Sweden led the pack in the group of death, as former winner Loreen returns with her song Tattoo, but Finland are hot on their tails. We recap all of the highlights from a night of big performances - not Rita Ora - and take you through all the results and qualifiers as things heat up for Saturday night's Grand Final.

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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.

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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?!

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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

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On this special episode of Douze Points, Steven is joined by his extended Bingewatch family, as Ian MacEwan and Hannah Fernando drop in to discuss all the highs and lows of Eurovision 2023's second semi-final.

It was an interesting night, as Australia compete for potentially the last time, Luke Evans performed some poetry (we think it was intentional), and we can all agree that Hannah Waddingham is our new national treasure.

What the evening lacked in competition favourites, it made up for in flair and enthusiasm, and boy is there a lot to cover! From Estonia to Edgar Allen Poe, and Austria (Steve's favourite) to a 'what the hell were they thinking' performance from... well, you'll have to listen and find out!

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Making Eurovsion headlines this week:

• The BBC have released details of several Eurovision screening events across the UK, with more cities to be announced in the coming weeks.
• The Eurovision stage is officially under construction, so the countdown is on!
• Dario Campeotto, who represented Denmark in 1961, has died at the age of 84.
• France reveal details of the next Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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):

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!

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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):

Welcome to Douze Points, the podcast for Eurovision fans from journalist and Eurovision obsessive Steven Perkins.

With Eurovision 2023 just around the corner, we take a closer look at the Big 5 - France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and of course the United Kingdom. Why do these countries get an automatic place in Grand Final? Is it fair? And what sort of advantage does it give them>

Listen to find out...

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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?

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It's just another Eurovision Song Contest! As all songs are now confirmed, the race to Basel in May is well and truly on. From controversial body parts to your classic three men singing about a sauna, this year really has it all, and Steven Perkins is here with all the latest news.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Erika Vikman - ‘Ich komme’ (Finland, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg3QoTpnqyw

Miriana Conte - ‘Serving’ (Malta, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLVSwfRRvMA

Zoë Më - ‘Voyage’ (Switzerland, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGX54zRExR8

Furbaz - ‘Viver senza te’ (Switzerland, 1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JopkNjE6M5g

Theo Evan - ‘Shh’ (Cyprus, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbfQqWyqgJw

Kaleen - ‘We Will Rave’ (Austria, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ6SlZnk_EI

Mariam Shengelia - ‘Freedom’ (Georgia, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3wu0dUNd4c

Conchita Wurst - ‘Rise Like A Phoenix’ (Austria, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRUIava4WRM

Louane - ‘Maman’ (France, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj2DTSLcNnI

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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.

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When Nicki French flew the flag for the United Kingdom with her song Don't Play That Song Again, anything less than a top ten finish was inconceivable. Oh how times have changed!

In this bonus episode, Steven catches up with Nicki 23 years later to discuss the UK's renewed love Eurovision, the pressure of performing on the biggest music stage in Europe, and her new album of Eurovision covers.

• Listen & Puchase 'Eurovision' by Nicki French Now!

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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)

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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)

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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

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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.

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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

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This is your one month warning into Eurovision 2025 in Basel, and all of this year's acts are hitting the campaign trial hard. Well, almost all of them. Steven has all the latest news as we enter the final countdown!

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Mentioned in this episode:

KAJ - ‘Bara Bada Bastu’ (Sweden, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK3HOMhAeQY 

Louane - ‘Maman’ (France, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj2DTSLcNnI

Andria Putkaradze - ‘To My Mom’ (Georgia, Junior Eurovision 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_HAidm8FE0

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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?

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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.

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It's been a busy week of national finals as Europe gears up for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel... and boy is everyone really leaning into the '69'!

How do Ireland follow up last year's Bambi Thug?

Are Remember Monday representing the UK?

And Malta. IYKYK.

All of this and more as Steven Perkins is joined by special guest and fellow Eurovision superfan Adrian Bradley to break down a Super Saturday of national finals.

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As Basel 2025 draws nearer, we wanted to reshare a classic episode, where Steven looks at Eurovision presenters of past to figure out what makes a great host.

Enjoy!

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Highlights from the episode:

Takeaways:

• The history of Eurovision presenters reveals a significant evolution in hosting dynamics over the years, particularly in terms of gender representation.
• To ensure a successful Eurovision, it is advisable to have a team of three to four presenters with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Multilingualism among hosts is crucial, as it enhances the international appeal and accessibility of the contest to a broader audience.
• The importance of having hosts with live entertainment experience cannot be overstated, given the complexity of the Eurovision production.
• Sweden's consistent success in hosting Eurovision suggests that they have an abundance of talent to draw from for future contests.
• The trend of having a majority of female presenters has emerged as a standard practice in recent Eurovision history, reflecting societal changes.

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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.

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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...

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This year marks the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, and to celebrate, this week on Douze Points we're taking you all the way back to 1969.

It was a legendary year with the first, and last, four way tie. Plus, one of the youngest singers ever to perform at the contest and many more moments that makes this year one for the history books. Enjoy!

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Mentioned in this episode:

Massiel - ‘La, la, la’ (Spain, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhPAZOwEY0I

Ivan - ‘Pozdrav svijetu’ (Yugoslavia, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFwChBOOgBY

Romauld - ‘Catherine’ (Luxembourg, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpFe2X4Vc2Y

Salomé - ‘Vivo cantando’ (Spain, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POj0U2W6MnE

Jean-Jacques - ‘Maman, maman’ (Monaco, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa4RWu5h_00

Muriel Day - ‘The Wages of Love’ (Ireland, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQl6itXi0Yg

Iva Zanicchi - ‘Due grosse lacrime bianche’ (Italy, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL1QLj1aRM8

Lulu - ‘Boom Bang-A-Bang (United Kingdom, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiTNkiD9uYk

Lenny Kuhr - ‘De troubadour’ (Netherlands, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ctod7qBMeY

Tommy Körberg - ‘Judy, min vän’ (Sweden, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLo19lNGVys

Benjamin Ingrosso - ‘Judy, min vän’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAusiaO1j-I

Louis Neefs - ‘Jennifer Jennings’ (Belgium, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soyXLmqPUPQ

Paolo - ‘Bonjour, bonjour’ (Switzerland, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bXAxj0fYhk

Kirsti Sparboe - ‘Oj, oj, oj, så glad jeg skal bli’ (Norway, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82uR5MLX5YY

Siw Malmkvist - ‘Primaballerina’ (Germany, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qYJzDQPhpg

Frida Boccara - ‘Un jour, un enfant’ (France, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27YMkBlba68

Simone de Oliveira - ‘Desfolhada portuguesa’ (Portugal, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6WXhDQY_sQ

Jarkko and Laura - ‘Kuin silloin ellen’ (Finland, 1969):

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,...

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?

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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?

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