When the biggest plea of Eurovision fans in 2011 is likely to be “please don’t choose Wagner for Düsseldorf” and the tabloid press are set to crucify anyone who hints of participating, what hope is there for a respectable UK entry?

Armenia's Vladimir Arzumanyan won the Junior Eurovision 2010 and in this week's poll we want to know if you think the right song won the contest?

Ask anyone about Eurovision and they'll talk about how it's all politics - but what does it actually mean to say that Eurovision is political? Academic Paul Jordan takes a look at just how our favourite Song Contest is used to promote cultural messages, politics and national identity.

Time for this week’s poll question. Many people, including my children, are eagerly awaiting the Junior Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday 20th, but it’s not to every fans taste, with many of them skipping it simply because of the ‘kid’ nature of the show... glossing over Sandra Kim’s victory. Will you be watching?

The BBC’s track record in song selection and national finals has not been stellar in the last decade. Rather than rely momentum and dusting down last year’s plan, something radical needs to be done to guarantee the UK doesn’t embarrass themselves around Europe.