Douze Points

Last week, on Thursday 4 December, EBU members met for the organisation’s scheduled General Assembly.At this meeting, Spanish broadcaster RTVE, along with seven other countries, called for a secret ballot on Israel’s participation, passing the threshold of five members required for the vote to take place.However, the EBU chose to tie this vote to its proposed new rules for the contest, creating a false dichotomy: accept the new rules with no vote on participation, or reject the rules and carry out a vote on participation. This put broadcasters in an unfairly difficult position, as they could only hold a vote on Israel if they had already rejected the new rules, and they had no guarantee a motion on Israel’s removal would pass, meaning a very real risk that they could reject the new rules and Israel stay in the contest, meaning that we’d be doomed to repeat the exact same scenario in 2026 as we’ve faced in the last two years.As a result, the new rules were approved and an Israeli delegation will be going to Vienna in 2026.It has since become apparent that this result was inevitable, as Roland Weißman, director-general of Austrian broadcaster ORF, went to Israel to assure president Isaac Herzog that he would do everything he could to keep Israel in the contest.And according to Israeli online newspaper Ynet, there was a months-long lobbying campaign carried out behind the scenes involving Herzog and many government advisors to secure Israel’s continued presence in the contest - the contest that we keep being told is staunchly apolitical.The team here at Douze Points are saddened and disappointed by the EBU’s handling of Israel’s participation, and we believe their actions have brought the contest into disrepute.The EBU has acted in bad faith throughout: refusing to take action after Israel’s manipulation of the televote in 2024, and then when it happened again in 2025, continuing to insist that the result was valid and legitimate.When finally forced into taking action by their members’ protests, they promised a vote on Israel’s participation in November of this year, only to cancel it and retable it for the General Assembly a month later, then disingenuously framing the vote in such a way as to stifle discussion.I have said before that I do not believe the proposed rule changes go far enough to prevent further attempts to manipulate the televote, nor do they hold Israel to account in any way for their attempts to fraudulently engineer a win in the last two contests. The original intent of the Eurovision Song Contest was the promotion of harmony and unity across a recently war-torn continent, celebrating the human desire to stand together and create music together even in our darkest moments.Unfortunately, the contest is now choosing to protect the interests of a country that is engaging in genocide: instead of championing the best aspects of humanity, it is encouraging the worst. By turning a blind eye to the horrific war crimes being carried out by Israel, the contest is complicit. But we don’t have to be.Following the meeting, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia all followed through on their promise to boycott the 2026 contest if Israel was participating.We stand with them.And that means, following this episode, Douze Points is taking an indefinite hiatus.Unless the EBU changes course, there will be no more episodes from us, because we simply cannot cover the contest the way we would like to without being morally compromised.Ultimately this was an easy decision to make, but it’s also been a hard decision: this is not the ending I envisaged for this podcast, and I wish it didn’t have to happen like this. I’ve loved creating this podcast, researching the history of the show, getting guests on who love the contest as much as I do to share their thoughts, reactions and...

In nearly seventy years of the Eurovision Song Contest, no country has ever won by performing second. Coincidence?This week, Steven crunches the numbers to find out, and the results might surprise even the nerdiest of Eurovision fans!.Mentioned in this episode:Serteb Erener - ‘Everyway That I Can’ (Turkey, 2003): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0_QrKnqd5E Marie N - ‘I Wanna’ (Latvia, 2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M-w89U8TEU Kathy Kirby - ‘I Belong’ (United Kingdom, 1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeDI52bdntQFrance Gall - ‘Poupée de cire, poupée de son’ (Luxembourg, 1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyFnDf8PvmU Sebnem Paker and Grup Etnic - ‘Dinle’ (Turkey, 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5J6-bCMz3YJessica Garlick - ‘Come Back’ (United Kingdom, 2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8tokc1B_E0Sahlene - ‘Runaway’ (Estonia, 2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tky7vWXSZrsalyona alyona and Jerry Heil - ‘Teresa & Maria’ (Ukraine, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4N82wPpdg8Dino Merlin - ‘Love in Rewind’ (Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBg3coarF_8 Teach-In - ‘Ding-A-Dong’ (Netherlands, 1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPxuq4uQ0OU Brotherhood of Man - ‘Save Your Kisses For Me’ (United Kingdom, 1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yJUi6ke71I Herreys - ‘Diggi-Loo, Diggi-Ley’ (Sweden, 1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySOCalwr6Yo Laura Thorn - ‘La poupée monte le son’ (Luxembourg, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT7ZZBCscUg .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:

This week, Steven is joined by the wonderful Dude Points - https://dudepoints.fun/ - to break down one of the biggest letdowns in Eurovision history... The American Song Contest of 2022.What was it?Why did it happen?And why didn't it work?Join us 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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

If 1956 was the Eurovision first started, then 1957 is the year it really started to figure out what it was, says Steven, as he deep dives into the the 2nd Annual Eurovision Song Contest.It was a year when precedents were set, when rules were tested, and when the scoreboard was just Dave the Intern changing numbers on the big board, nervously sweating because he said he passed it at school but he actually preferred drama, and now he's doing quick maths live to the whole of Europe.Spoiler alert: Dave smashed it..Theodor Andrei - ‘D.G.T. (Off And On)’ (Romania, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf3iPXU1RYUIntelligent Music Project - ‘Intention’  (Bulgaria, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwZTI5AoTg4Poli Genova - ‘If Love Was A Crime’ (Bulgaria, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQqUTigWKHYKristian Kostov - ‘Beautiful Mess’ (Bulgaria, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMmm-G078LMLys Assia - ‘Refrain’ (Switzerland, 1956): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HKSP_HQ5hkLena - ‘Satellite’ (Germany, 2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pL9vdpSvnYLena - ‘Taken By A Stranger’ (Germany, 2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqZprvpWlcEBobbejaan Schoepen - ‘Straatdeuntje’ (Belgium, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu8ueVHTb9kDanièle Dupré - ‘Tant de peine’ (Luxembourg, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1qmQ9pfnPs Patricia Bredin - ‘All’ (United Kingdom, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGHNEpTNcXUPertti Kurikan Nimipäivät - ‘Aina mun pitää’ (Finland, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4Y0HOPL5GUNunzio Gallo - ‘Corde della mia chitarra’ (Italy, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ofli5AZpq4Bob Martin - ‘Wohin, kleines Pony?’ (Austria, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mETWk_nB1QCorry Brokken - ‘Net also toen’ (Netherlands, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWUOHzMjTZwMargot Hielscher - ‘Telefon, Telefon’ (Germany, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoDpE2LtoZAPaule Desjardins - ‘La belle amour’ (France, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2-XDnBHEbcBirthe Wilke and Gustav Winckler - ‘Skibet skal sejle i nat’ (Denmark, 1957): 

Austria has a unique record at Eurovision - being the only country to receive null points but never finish last. Want to know how? Listen to part two of our history of Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest, taking you from 1992 to the present day.And if you haven't already, listen to part one here: https://pod.fo/e/337a64 .Mentioned in this episode:Sanna Nielsen - ‘Undo’ (Sweden, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PQJI-3LW-8Anita Simoncini and Michele Perniola - ‘Chain of Lights’ (San Marino, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE1KJYNvVAENicole - ‘Ein bißchen Frieden’ (Germany, 1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp_b-095yPcTony Wegas - ‘Zusammen geh’n’ (Austria, 1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj2Cl7I0mHELinda Martin - ‘Why Me?’ (Ireland, 1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKd50924QxsTony Wegas - ‘Maria Magdalena’ (Austria, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcbrElK_tokPetra Frey - ‘Für den Frieden der Welt’ (Austria, 1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhb_HDPZYagStella Jones - ‘Die Welt dreht sich verkehrt’ (Austria, 1995): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF767lgekEUGeorge Nussbaumer - ‘Weil’s dr guat got’ (Austria, 1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnTcTRKzFxABettina Soriat - ‘One Step’ (Austria, 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpPOoZzKOcQBobbie Singer - ‘Reflection’ (Austria, 1999): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7-2edBlVoEThe Rounder Girls - ‘All To You’ (Austria, 2000): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A61Vn6l8crgManuel Ortega - ‘Say A Word’ (Austria, 2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raLn9d5MNHwAlf Poier - ‘Weil der Mensch zählt’ (Austria, 2003): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojDYHGnKSGMTie Break - ‘Du bist’ (Austria, 2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KXWrVtNFiEGlobal.Kryner - ‘Y así’ (Austria, 2005): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwglpNlPrZUEric Papilaya - ‘Get A Life - Get Alive’ (Austria, 2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knKvqSwKiPoNadine Beiler - ‘The Secret Is Love’ (Austria, 2011):

In what has become a Douze Points tradition, Steven kicks off our 2026 season proper, with a look back at the history of the previous winner. In this case, it's Austria's turn under the spotlight, and in part one we look at its first Eurovision in the 50s, through to 1991..Mentioned in this episode:Nicole - ‘Ein bißchen Frieden’ (Germany, 1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp_b-095yPcValentina Monetta and Jimmie Wilson - ‘Spirit of the Night’ (San Marino, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC7QzXPnt6kBob Martin - ‘Wohin, kleines Pony?’ (Austria, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mETWk_nB1Q Liane Augustin - ‘Die ganze Welt braucht liebe’ (Austria, 1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC5E7tl7juU Ferry Graf - ‘Der K und K Kalypso aus Wien’ (Austria, 1959): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PMFkXaW090 Harry Winter - ‘Du hast mich so fasziniert’ (Austria, 1960): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSdNep2GPUEJimmy Makulis - ‘Sensucht’ (Austria, 1961): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYYr9pLQNOQ Eleonore Schwarz - ‘Nur in der Wiener Luft’ (Austria, 1962):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cRmfgPeK40Carmela Corren - ‘Vielleict geschieht ein Wunder’ (Austria, 1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biJfeQaHZe0Udo Jürgens - ‘Warum nur, warum?’ (Austria, 1964): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqvp-gJqGlYUdo Jürgens - ‘Sag ihr, ich lass sie grüßen’ (Austria, 1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVr6Qlp1uSMUdo Jürgens - ‘Merci, Chérie’ (Austria, 1966): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcRXKzog_lMPeter Horton - ‘Warum es hundertausend Sterne gibt’ (Austria, 1967): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgnZfdkQ530Karel Gott - ‘Tausend Fenster’ (Austria, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWrYJLLfo2oMassiel - ‘La, la, la’ (Spain, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhPAZOwEY0ICliff Richard - ‘Congratulations’ (United Kingdom, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xJcE9tnY6EMarianna Mendt - ‘Musik’ (Austria, 1971):

This week, breaking from our scheduled programming, we are addressing the big news circling the Eurovision world at the moment. With four countries currently confirming their withdrawal if Israel participate next year, questions remain over how the EBU will respond, whether Israel themselves will act, and the future of Eurovision itself..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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

In this episode, part of the 2025 Eurovision Podcrawl, Steven is joined by friends of the show Adrian Bradley and AJ Clay, to discuss the year Azerbaijan put itself in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, Loreen secured one of the easiest wins in Eurovision history, and, well... Engelbert Humperdink.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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

In our latest deep dive, Steven takes a look at the photo finishes in the Eurovision Song Contest: when the points were tied, but there can only be one winner.From the common sense to the downright arbitrary, Eurovision has had some pretty wild ways of separating a tie!.Mentioned in this episode:Carola - ‘Fångad av en stormvind’ (Sweden, 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j2nWtNX8T0linktr.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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

We're back! Following our traditional post-Eurovision vacation, Douze Points is officially back behind the mic as we gear up for Austria 2026.So, what have you missed?Steven brings you all the latest headlines since we all left Basel, including the exit of Martin Osterdahl, and what this could mean for the future of the Song Contest..Mentioned in this episode:Podcrawl link: https://linktr.ee/eurovisionpodcrawl Da∂i og Gagnamagnid - ‘10 Years’ (Iceland, 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSMhu-PrLME) Zoë - ‘Loin d’ici’ (Austria, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xuPYt5i5cE.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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

As we sign off another season at Douze Points, we recap the highs, lows, and surprises of this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Basel.Though there were fewer controversies than Malmo last year, Israel have continued to be a divisive presence on the Eurovision stage. However, let this not overshadow Austria, whose powerhouse performance earned them a deserved win.Plus, in light of certain events in recent years, Steven introduces some upcoming changes to the podcast... if there even is a Douze Points in future..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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

Another year, another Eurovision Song Contest. This year's final proved to be one of the most nail-biting in recent years, with Austria narrowly pipping Israel to the win. There were highs, lows, and controversies abound... but hey, this is Eurovision!Steven is joined by AJ and Adrian (who was making his way back to the UK from Basel) to unpack all the events from the big night..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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

Well that's it, we have the full list of participants for the Eurovision Grand Final this Saturday in Basel, but it was not without some shocks and surprises from the second semi-final. The fondue was 'served', the snubs were dealt, and Steven is joined once again by AJ for a rundown of all the action from Thursday night.NOTE: this is an unfiltered, unedited episode, so you will hear all the stuff that normally gets cut out. Enjoy!.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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

What a way to kick off Eurovision! The first semi final has now concluded, with 10 of this year's grand finalists revealed. From big Belgian disappointments to popular Portugese jumpers, Steven Perkins breaks down all the shocks, surprises, and goings on, with special guests AJ Clay and Kat Stevens..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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

Eurovision 2025 is finally upon us, and with a busy week ahead, Steven brings your essential rundown of what's happening, how you can watch, and Douze Points' coverage throughout the week.Stay with us and you won't any of the twists, turns and breaking news as we go full steam ahead towards Saturday's Grand Final in Basel..Mentioned in this episode:Baby Lasagna - ‘Rim Tim Tagi Dim’ (Croatia, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIBjarAiAVcKäärijä - ‘Cha Cha Cha’ (Finland, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6rS8Dv5g-8Silvester Belt - ‘Luktelk’ (Lithuania, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8YuQzJLR_k.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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

In this episode, as we approach the final countdown to Eurovision 2025 in Basel, Steven Perkins is joined by friend of the show, journalist and superfan Adrian Bradley to preview the two semi-finals.Who are the favourites?Who are the underdogs?What can we expect from two fiercely competitive semi-final showdowns?.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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

Steven Perkins brings you all the latest breaking Eurovision news, including a new relaxed flag policy following last year's controversy AND what is the UK's favourite Eurovision song of all time? Well, the BBC conducted a survey and the results are in....Mentioned in this episode:Efendi - ‘Mata Hari’ (Azerbaijan, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQ22S5YC7QThe Roop - ‘Discoteque’ (Lithuania, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNweec5olYwOlsen Brothers - ‘Fly On The Wings Of Love’ (Denmark, 2000): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF8fkHK0AWsSam Ryder - ‘Space Man’ (United Kingdom, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ0hqX_92zILoreen - ‘Euphoria’ (Sweden, 2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfo-8z86x80Conchita Wurst - ‘Rise Like A Phoenix’ (Austria, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRUIava4WRMAlexander Rybak - ‘Fairytale’ (Norway, 2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXwgZL4zx9oKäärijä - ‘Cha Cha Cha’ (Finland, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6rS8Dv5g-8.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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com

SPOILER ALERT: The UK is not number one.In this episode, Steven destroys the long held belief that the United Kingdom has been rather hard done by in recent years. In fact, their long wait to reclaim Eurovision glory once more is shared by several other countries.So who are the top five?How does the UK compare?And what the heck does this all mean?Listen now, follow the podcast, and find out!.Mentioned in this episode:Clodagh Rogers - ‘Jack in the Box’ (United Kingdom, 1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv-_fGqevns Katrina and the Waves - ‘Love Shine A Light’ (United Kingdom, 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwLBCKA5-ls Imaani - ‘Where Are You?’ (United Kingdom, 1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D7fTr2H_X8Jessica Garlick - ‘Come Back’ (United Kingdom, 2003): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwLBCKA5-lsJade Ewen - ‘It’s My Time’ (United Kingdom, 2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GwOojK3VRUSam Ryder - ‘Space Man’ (United Kingdom, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ0hqX_92zIRemember Monday - ‘What The Hell Just Happened?’ (United Kingdom, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hu6R3ZnOdY Sandra Kim - ‘J’aime la vie’ (Belgium, 1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT3c41gi3B4Urban Trad - ‘Sanomi’ (Belgium, 2003): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAakKDY2dWQSertab Erener - ‘Everyway That I Can’ (Türkiye, 2003): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0_QrKnqd5ELoïc Nottet - ‘Rhythm Inside’ (Belgium, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G48p8eNhnd8Blanche - ‘City Lights’ (Belgium, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxsCmChDYwALaura Tesoro - ‘What’s the Pressure’ (Belgium, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDBjhAGaeWgGustaph - ‘Because of You’ (Belgium, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1xD14IMKtgMustii - ‘Before the Party’s Over’ (Belgium, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNIemQwCaM4Corinne Hermès - ‘Si la vie est cadeau’ (Luxembourg, 1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpP0KtpnQbQSherisse Laurence - ‘L’Amour de ma vie’ (Luxembourg, 1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_4Jpemcr0UTali - ‘Fighter’...

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!.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=Pj2DTSLcNnIAndria Putkaradze - ‘To My Mom’ (Georgia, Junior Eurovision 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_HAidm8FE0.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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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 hello@podcastsbyliam.com