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Uncovering The Popular Tropes Of The Eurovision Story Contest
Jenny Gerlach

Everyone talks about Eurovision being a Song Contest, but you need more than a good voice to win the trophy, you need a story. Guest writer Jenny Gerlach looks at some of the approaches taken in recent years, and which of this year’s three-minute wonders fit the tropes.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #4
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Eurovision Juke Box Jury continues with round four. Ewan Spence joins David Elder and Ross Middleton to discuss Armenia, Belarus, Croatia, Poland, Sweden, and Belgium. Will they pick up a hit, miss, or maybe?

Remembering Lys Assia, The First Lady of Eurovision
Lys Assia

As the first winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1956, Lys Assia’s place in the history of our Contest was guaranteed the moment the credits rolled over ‘Refrain’. But it was her passion for the Song Contest throughout her life that endeared her to the fanbase. Ewan Spence remembers her career and a playful sense of adventure.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: How Cold Is Minsk In November?
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Let’s make plans for November, the wrong song at number one, and how to win at ‘Your Mum’ jokes. All that and more as Ewan Spence and ESC Insight bring you another week of Eurovision Song Contest news.

Eurovision Insight Podcast: Juke Box Jury #3
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Round three of 2018’s Juke Box Jury, with Ewan Spence, Lisa-Jayne Lewis and John Egan judging Latvia, Hungary, Slovenia, Finland, and our hosts Portugal.

Remembering Katie Boyle: Eurovision’s Definitive Host
Katie Boyle, Eurovision 1960 (BBC/EBU)

We knew her as Katie Boyle. Ewan Spence looks back at her early years defining the role of a presenter and her impact on the Eurovision Song Contest.


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