Watching Eurovision

16. May 2009 | 21:39

The many eras of Eurovision

Competing at the Eurovision Song Contest since 1975, Turkey has brought up the rear with an operetta, taken the stage with a song dedicated to petrol during an oil crisis and won by singing in English. (News Source: Turks.US - 11:50:30)

Eurovision: Graham Norton exclusive: I would take a pay cut to stay at the BBC

It’s funny, camp, and something of a guilty pleasure - and so is Eurovision’s new host, Graham Norton. (News Source: Daily Mirror - 10:25:24)

‘You’re not safe in Moscow’, gay Eurovision fans told

Violence predicted at gay rights march planned for Moscow on weekend of Eurovision Song Contest Just across the road from a statue of Pushkin, a handful of demonstrators have put up a modest sign. It reads simply: “Moscow is not Sodom.” As a cold wind whips through the Russian capital’s Pushkinskaya square, activists hand out leaflets showing two men kissing, crossed out in angry red ink with … (News Source: Guardian Unlimited - 05:21:01)

I’m in it to win it! How Jade Ewen is determined to take the UK to Eurovision glory

I’m in it to win it! How Jade Ewen is determined to take the UK to Eurovision glory (News Source: Daily Mail - 01:11:54)

Singer who knows Eurovision story

Jessica Garlick, who came third representing the UK in Eurovision 2002, says she knows exactly what this year’s UK entry Jade Ewen is going through. (News Source: BBC News - 06:19:49)

Eurovision 2009: ‘I’m in it to win it!’ says Britain’s Jade Ewen

It is rarely Britain’s finest hour. But this year, our entry is promising to say ‘au revoir’ to nul points… (News Source: Daily Mail - 00:37:23)

Eurovision turn-off for Abba star

Abba’s Benny Andersson says he has given up watching the Eurovision Song Contest because it “means nothing” for music. (News Source: BBC News - 09:31:12)

Eurovision: harmony, not unison

The Eurovision song contest was inaugurated in 1956 and is thus among the longest-running television programmes in the world. This revered institution is returning to our screens on Saturday night, but there are some worrying signs that it has lost its way. (News Source: u.tv - 11:11:38)