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Ukraine, Russia, and Australia: How Did The Top Three Win And Lose Eurovision 2016?

The story from 2016’s Grand Final is significantly about about splitting votes.  John Egan dissects the results for our 2016 Grand Final medalists, Ukraine (gold), Australia (silver) and Russia (bronze); looking at the jury and televote sores, the degree to which they supported the other medalists, and the breadth and depth of their support.

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Historical Glances at Eurovision, From The Past To ‘1944’ and Beyond

Despite being a non-political event, Eurovision has a long list of songs that embrace a nation's culture and history. This year, Jamala's '1944' is the most notable example. But what's the actual story behind Ukraine's entry and its charismatic singer? Samantha Ross takes a look at Jamala's familial and artistic history.

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From 1944 to 534: Ukraine Wins The Eurovision Song Contest

Taking one of the closest victories in history, Ukraine's Jamala won this year's Eurovision Song Contest by a tiny margin of 23 points from Australia's haul of 511 points. Russia took third place with 491 points.

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The Spotters Guide To The Eurovision Song Contest 2016

It's nearly time for 2016's Eurovision Song Contest. Just before you settle in to the show, we want to pick out just a few moments to watch for in tonight's show in our Spotters Guide to the Grand Final.

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John’s Stockholm Sketches: Goodbye Sweden…
John P Lucas

As the dust settles on another Eurovision season, it's time to take stock, pack our bags and head back into the real world. Stockholm, it's been quite a ride...

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