Meet the fans: Hassan Yusuf
TV fans with sharp eyes may have spotted a certain Hassan Yusuf in the audience at Eurovision. Maybe you don't know the name, but you know the tailored Union Jack suit. It's not only perfect visual material for the cameras, but also shows how dedicated Hass is to Eurovision. But go behind the screen, and what do you find? It's time to meet another fan...
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The Eurovision Rise and Fall of Estonia, the Baltic Tiger
What does Eurovision mean to the newer countries of Europe, those that have returned to the world stage in the last few decades? Paul Jordan takes a look at Estonia, asking why the Song Contest was (and still is) so important to the county as it struggles to finds a place on the world's stage.
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Lauris Reiniks is still running with Es Skrienu
There is something quite disconcerting about buying an album as part of a meal deal in a local pizza restaurant in Latvia. But luckily, there’s no buyers remorse when handing over money for Lauris Reiniks’ most recent album, Es Skrienu. Here's why...
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Meet the Eurovision Fans: Liam Clark
Kicking off a new feature, we meet fans from around the world to ask about their motivations, their love and their greatest moments of Eurovision. Today, we ask Liam Clark, of ESC Daily, how and why he has become a fan of the Song Contest, and how he has become further entangled in the world of Eurovision.
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The passion and the performance of Darts and Eurovision
What happens when passions are high, the smell of competition is in the air, yet your Contest is ignored by everyone for something more worthy? Take two of Elaine Dove's passions, Darts and Eurovision (Surprisingly, they do have a lot in common),the former could teach the latter a few tricks in getting the UK public back on board and supporting their country in Europe’s Favourite TV Show.
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