In an exclusive conversation, we head to BBC Broadcasting House to meet the people responsible for choosing the UK's act for Basel.

Chatting for the first time since being announced as the men leading the UK's Eurovision search, Andrew Cartmell and David May discuss the process of selecting the artist and song, including what they looked for in the perfect act, and how this year may see the United Kingdom try out a different genre as they search for success.

There's also plenty of clues around who the selected artist could be, and when we're likely to hear them officially announced as the UK act for 2025.

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Speaking on the eve of a new season, Melodifestivalen's Contest Producer tells us how she puts together the line up of artists and songs for Sweden's biggest TV show. Having worked on numerous previous editions of the show, she discusses having the power to change someone's life, why Sweden still love Mello, and how long it took her to persuade Måns Zelmerlöw to return to the competition.

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Just over a month into his new role as Director of the Eurovision & Junior Eurovision Song Contest, Martin Green CBE sits down for an exclusive conversation. He first appeared on The Euro Trip after a successful year as Managing Director of the contest in Liverpool, now he tells us more about his new role, helping implement changes aimed at strengthing brand Eurovision, and improving artist welfare for those taking part in the competition.

He tells us more about Eurovision's “future road map” process, launched after Malmo 2024, with the EBU is making several key changes to improve communication, wellbeing, and enhance the positive experience of everyone attending the Eurovision Song Contest.

These include the introduction of a new Code of Conduct and Duty of Care Protocol, based on the existing rules, which will ensure clear roles and responsibilities for all those involved in the event.

There will also be some changes to the rehearsal schedule coming for 2025 too.

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The week is racing by as we look ahead to the second semi final as sixteen countries aim to claim the final spots for the Grand Final. We're live from the arena as the boys watch the first dress rehearsal of the show, Gustaph joins us from the Village, and 2022 icons Subwoolfer are interviewed by their superfan.

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We react to the first ten qualifiers for the Eurovision Grand Final with guests in the Village and Press Centre joining us to discuss the results. There's also a return for Executive Supervisor Martin Osterdahl to discuss the big news story of the week so far...

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We've got day two wrapped up as we look ahead to the first live show. We chat to Ukrainian commentator Timur Myroshnechenko, and podcast pals Ben Robertson, Tobbe Ek and Bella Qvist also join us, before we catch up again with BBC Eurovision Managing Director Martin Green.

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We are live in Liverpool for Eurovision 2023! Today we bring you all the action from the Turquoise Carpet where all the artists and their delegations get a chance to chat to the press and meet the fans. We bring you conversations with artists, songwriters, heads of delegations and even some of the BBC's production team too, to find out how they're feeling ahead of show week.

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We celebrate Germany's legandary commentator who retires from the contest this year in Liverpool. 2023 marks his 25th commentary, and in this special interview he looks back on all those years attending Eurovision, from his first in 1997, to Lena's memorable victory in 2010.

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It's less than a week before we're in Liverpool for daily episodes, so this week we catch up with Germany's Lord of the Lost before they take to the stage to rehearse. We also catch up with friend of the podcast Zoe London about her DJ set at Euroclub, plus we get an insight into Sugar & Dice - the venue for our live event next week.

07:15 - News roundup

10:30 - Zoe London

22:28 - Leap to Liverpool

32:30 - Lord of the Lost

48:30 - One Second Song

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The Managing Director of this year's contest joins us live from Liverpool as preparations continue with rehearsals just a few days away. We're also joined by Norwegian hopeful Alessandra who teases changes to her staging at the contest, and we go back through the archives after asking you what you remember about the first Eurovision you watched on television.

06.33" - Latest Eurovision News

08.54" - The first Eurovision you watched on television

19.26" - Martin Green CEO, BBC Eurovision Managing Director

29.32" - Alessandra from Norway joins us

40.00" - One Second Song

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We celebrate the 100th regular weekly episode of the podcast as we sit down for an exclusive conversation with Lee Smithurst (Head of Show) and Dan Shipton (Lead Creative Director) as they reveal all the details on what to look forward to during the live shows in Liverpool.

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Teya & Salena from Austria are arguably one of the most talked about artists ahead of Eurovision in Liverpool, so we thought you'd want to hear what they had to say! We also say hello again to Tobbe Ek from Aftonbladet who gives us the latest on Loreen's staging drama, and Cath and Lau stop by on our latest instalment of our Leap to Liverpool.

08:12 - News roundup

12:07 - Tobbe Ek

26:02 - Leap to Liverpool

36:51 - Teya & Salena

56:14 - One Second Song

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There's no James' this week, but Rob does his best to fill the gap with two more of the class of 2023!

First up TVORCHI find time in their busy schedule to update on their plans for Liverpool, while Ash from Australian band Voyager discusses a meet up with last year's Irish entry Brooke, their excitement at heading to Eurovision, and how he combines drumming with... graphic design! There's also plenty of time to get up to speed with Liverpool's preparations with another edition of the Leap to Liverpool as well as a chat with someone volunteering at the contest this year.

04.22" TVORCHI Part 1

10.21" - Eurovision News Update

13.91" - TVORCHI Part 2

20.33" - Eurovision Volunteer Shau Chan

26.00" - Sax Chat

30.34" - Leap to Liverpool

44.44" - Ash from Voyager

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As Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan release a new Christmas single, we head into the archives to mark three decades since Ireland won the contest for the third year in row. To mark the occasion we give you another chance to listen to the Paul and Charlie's memorable podcast appearance again, as they recall that famous night in Dublin.

Elsewhere we take a listen to the first song to qualify for Basel, as Neoneon look set to represent Montenegro in Switzerland, and we champion those retro Eurovision classics that should never be forgotten!

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Malta's 2023 representatives join us to chat about their entry, dance practice, and their very British sounding names. We also launch the 'Leap to Liverpool', our weekly mission to find out more about this year's Eurovision host city. We also have more on the official Eurovision board game, and ask more big questions, namely, when was the last time you saw a milkman?

11.16" - Eurovision News Update

18.29" - Leap to Liverpool

32.10" - The Busker chat about representing Malta

47.03" - One Second Song

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For the first time ever, we've invited some of you onto the podcast to tell us what you think of Eurovision! Listeners Hannah, Ross and Kyle join us to give us their thoughts on the class of 2023, betting man Ben Robertson gives us the lowdown on the betting markets and we have some very exciting news about what we're getting up to in Liverpool!

10:15 - Eurovision news update

12:25 - Our very own exciting news update!

16:44 - Ben Robertson on the betting markets

29:16 - Our Fan Panel reviews the songs

52:29 - One Second Song

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We hear from Ireland's 2023 representatives and learn about Rob & James' sleeping arrangements for Liverpool. In his first feature length chat Conor O'Donoghue joins the podcast to discuss Wild Youth's plans for Eurovision, including more on the songwriting process and how they're coping with the pressure to turn around his country's failing fortunues at the contest. We'll also have more on Mae Muller from BBC Radio 1 presenter Maia Beth, and could the boys' trip to Merseyside turn into it's own reality show?

08.46" - Latest Eurovision News

17.08" - Maia Beth tells us more about Mae Muller

30.13" - Liverpool Love Island

35.01" - Conor from Wild Youth

54.01" - One Second Song

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After six weeks of incredible competition, Melfest in 2023 has come to an end. Loreen has won for a second time and stands a huge chance of winning Eurovision again to give Sweden a record equalling seventh ESC crown. We're joined by Aftonbladet's Tobbe Ek to review a sensational Melfest season and look ahead to Eurovision in May, English language commentator Bella Qvist takes us inside the commentary box and listener Will tells us what it was like to be a fan in the arena for the final.

08:52 - Will's fan report

11:21 - Tobbe Ek's Melfest Review

25:39 - Inside Bella Qvist's commentary box

36:39 - Tobbe Ek previews Eurovision in May

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Finally the news is out, so in a special bonus episode we react to the news that Mae Muller will represent the UK at Eurovision 2023. We hear from journalists who have followed her career, chat to the President of OGAE UK as well as hearing some fan reactions to the entry. We'll even have a message from her former headteacher too!

04.54" - Mae Muller's revealed at the UK entry

10.03" - BBC Radio 1 & BBC Introducing host Jess Iszatt

21.52" - LGBTQ writer & music journalist Nick Levine

31.56" - Fans react to the UK's song for 2023

37.15" - OGAE UK President Vaughan Staples

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Eurovision tickets have come and gone! Were you one of the lucky few to get tickets? We chat to a fan about their ticketing experience. We also chat to this year's Czech entry Vesna and find out how they're shaping up for Eurovision. Plus, we can't be too far away from a UK Eurovision announcement... can we?

08:50 - Eurovision news

17:42 - Fan Corrie on her ticket update

27:42 - Patrice from Vesna

45:18 - One Second Song

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After weeks of heats and last week's semi-final we're finally counting down to the big night in Stockholm. Before we look ahead we react to everything that happened in Örnsköldsvik and chat about the four qualifiers, doing so in the company of Melfest expert and the man behind Mellopedia, the brilliant Gustav Dahlander.

We then hear from listener Will on the unique London venue showing the competition, then hear from finalists Kiana and Maria Sur. To wrap up Gustav sticks around to give us all the facts and stats ahead of the final, and we pick our final tracks for the Melfest Monday Party Playlist.

05.29" - Gustav Dahlander Part One

15.29" - Melfest Monday Party Playlist

22.51" - Swedish Church chat with listener Will

32.38" - Kiana Interview

40.54" - Maria Sur Interview

49.48" - Gustav Dahlander Part Two

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For the first time in the 2023 season, we're joined by an act already confirmed to be heading to the contest this May. The lads from Ljubljana, Joker Out, join us to discuss their preparations for the contest in Liverpool, as well as sharing an unusual gig venue...

Rob and James also get the chance to debrief about Loreen's performance in Melfest at the weekend, listener Gina joins us to explain why she slid into our DMs last week, and we do a bit of detective work on who could be representing the United Kingdom!

07.28" - Latest Eurovision News

11.36" - UK Eurovision entry rumours

16.14" - Listener Gina joins us to discuss... Craig David!

23.19" - Joker Out on representing Slovenia

42.23" - One Second Song

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Melfest 2023 is racing by now, as all 28 acts have now performed on the stage. This week James is joined by Aftonbladet's Stina Dahlgren and Eurovision Hub's Miceal O'Kane to react to everything from heat four, including the return of Queen Loreen. They also provide their expert analysis and opinions over what to expect from the upcoming Semi Final, plus Victor Crone and Tennessee Tears both stop by ahead of their appearance in the show. And we've got another two tracks to add to the Melfest Party Playlist.

04:10 - Stina Dahlgren & Miceal O'Kane Part One

19:13 - Melfest Party Playlist

24:23 - Tennessee Tears

35:00 - Victor Crone

45:00 - Stina Dahlgren & Miceal O'Kane Part Two

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We finally got her on the podcast! Ahead of her return to Melodifestivalen, Loreen tells us more about what to expert from her entry in the competition. She shares details about her song, how a conversation with Christer Björkman helped convince her come back, and how she still loves the Eurovision Song Contest. There's also a chat with Söngvakeppnin hopeful Kristín Sesselja, and Thomas from the 12points podcast tells us everything we need to know about La Zarra.

08.31" - Latest Eurovision News

14.43" - Thomas from 12points tells us more about 'Évidemment'

23.48" - Kristín Sesselja on Söngvakeppnin

38.40" - Loreen chats Melfest, Eurovision & more...

57.43" - One Second Song

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He's back! With 2015's Eurovision champion returning to Melfest, we head to Stockholm to ask whether he can really win the contest again? Tobbe Ek and Stina Dahlgren from Aftonbladen help us answer that question, while we also get the latest on the other contenders looking to represent Sweden in Basel.

From one Eurovision powerhouse to another, we then head to Luxembourg as they reveal more details for 2025's edition of the Luxembourg Song Contest, as the tiny nation look to improve on their impressive result in Malmö on their Eurovision return.

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Three shows down, three to go. We're at the midway point of Melfest 2023 and Jenny Agren from Aftonbladet joins us to review everything from the weekend and helps us figure out what's going to happen in the fourth and final heat on Saturday night. We also chat to three of heat four's artists: Smash Into Pieces, Signe & Hjordis and the one and only Loreen! Plus we've got two more tracks to add to the ultimate Melfest Party Playlist.

04:14 - Jenny Agren Part One

15:43 - Melfest Party Playlist

20:37 - Smash Into Pieces Interview

28:11 - Signe & Hjordis Interview

37:39 - Loreen Interview

43:04 - Jenny Agren Part Two

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This week two more Eurovision 2023 hopefuls stop by for a chat and Rob shares a shocking revelation about James. First up we get an all-important Sanremo debrief from friend of the podcast Claudio Sartorelli, who shares some great gossip about Marco Mengoni's potential entry for Liverpool. Then the boys tour Scandanavia as James hangs out with Casanovas from Sweden, and Finland's Portion Boys. Oh, and we'll also be heading to the alter to celebrate more Eurovision songs at weddings too!

06.58" - Eurovision songs at weddings revisted

11.05" - Latest News

15.47" - Claudio Sartorelli reviews Sanremo

24.19" - James catches up with Henrik from Casanovas

37.05" - Portion Boys discuss UMK 2023

45.42" - One Second Song

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Two heats down, two to go. This week we're joined by Aftonbladet's Stina Dahlgren to react to everything that happened in heat two, and look ahead to everything in heat three this coming weekend. Not only that but Canadian-born songwriter Laurell chats to us about making her on stage debut this coming weekend, as do Norwegian duo Marcus & Martinus. Plus the boys choose two more tracks to add to the ultimate Melfest party playlist.

03:56" - Your guide to Linkoping

08:16" - Stina Dahlgren Part One

21:01" - Melfest Party Playlist

26:27" - Laurell Interview

36:11" - Marcus & Martinus Interview

43:45" - Stina Dahlgren Part Two

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Super Saturday is almost upon us - 9 national selections all in one night! One of those shows is Dora in Croatia, so we catch up with their 2022 artist Mia Dimsic to find out what her year has been like. We also look back at the final of MGP in Norway and British radio presenter Alex Mansuroglu who was on the jury takes us behind the scenes.

06:32 - News roundup

14:53 - Alex Mansuroglu on the NRK juries

23:12 - Eurovision weddings

29:41 - Mia Dimsic one year on

48:00 - One Second Song

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Aftonbladet journalist and Melodifestivalen veteran Tobbe Ek joins Rob and James to review the action from Gothenberg before looking ahead to Heat 2. They discuss the songs that progressed direct to the final, including on Jon Henrik Fjällgren and friends! Then there's a chance to hear from some of the artists making their debut in the competition as they catch up with James, before all eyes turn to next week's show in Linköping.

03.22" - Heat 1 review with Tobbe Ek

19.09" - Melfest Party Playlist

23.51" - Eden Interview

31.25" - Uje Brandelius Interview

38.55" - Tennesse Tears Interview

46.16" - Heat 2 preview with Tobbe Ek

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The boys head home after a busy few days in Prague, featuring some exclusive Head of Delegation conversations.

Both HoD's from the Czech Republic and Ireland discuss their country's plans for 2023, and before that there's two chats with some very special guests... one you might be very familiar with.

00.00" - Cesár Sampson on his involvement with ESCZ

05.03" - Czech HoD Kryštof Šámal on their plans

17.35" - We Are Domi return to the podcast

25.10" - Markus Riva on entering Supernova again

32.06" - Ireland's HoD Michael Kealy looks ahead to Eurosong 2023

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Melodifestivalen season kicks off in style with a bumber episode looking ahead to this year's competition. Ben Robertson from ESC Insight, the Bet Eurovision podcast, and International Coordinator for OGAE Sweden joins Rob and James to preview all the action, while there's also time for a chat with two of the acts competing in Heat 1, Tone Sekelius and Eva & Ewa.

03.05" - Ben Robertson Part 1

21.35" - Party Playlist

28.03" - Tone Sekelius Interview

40.00" - Eva & Ewa Interview

48.31" - Ben Robertson Part 2

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A special bonus episode from Czech TV HQ in Prague as the boys catch up with the artists hoping to represent the Czech Republic at Eurovision in Liverpool.

Don't forget to watch them live on the official Eurovision YouTube channel at 8pm UK time/9pm CET on 30th January 2023.

Hear us chat exclusively to the artists:

08.37" - Maella

11.19" - Pam Rabbit

19.12" - Markéta Irglová

24.27" - Vesna

27.43 - Rodan

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Norway's 2020 entry and 2023 hopeful joins the podcast to discuss her dream of heading to Liverpool. The boys also get excited ahead of their upcoming trip to Prague, while there's also a chance to catch up with Germany's plans for their selection with the artists set to be announced later this week.

09.38" - Latest Eurovision News

16.40" - Benjamin Hertlein from ESC Kompakt on Germany's selection in 2023

25.15" - The boys discuss their role in ESCZ

32.23" - Ulrikke chats about her dream to represent Norway once more

45.24" - One Second Song

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National final season is fully underway now and things are hotting up! Sunstroke Project have thrown their hat into the ring to represent Moldova for a record-equalling third time and this week, the duo chat to us exclusively about their song. Last week we spoke to Gustaph from Belgium... and at the weekend he was chosen to represent his country in May - so we catch up with Sven Garreyn from Songfestival.be to get a roundup of the Belgian national final. And just across the border in France, Thomas from the 12 Points podcast gives us an update on the French act.

11:04 - News roundup

17:27 - Sven Garreyn from Songfestival.be

28:11 - Sunstroke Project Exclusive Interview

40:28 - Thomas from 12 Points

44:14 - One Second Song

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We're granted an exclusive interview with the new team behind Norway's Melodi Grand Prix, as they prepare for their first year in the Eurovision hot seat. Speaking on the day big changes are announced, Callum Rowe sits down with MGP's new Music Director, Tarjei Strøm, and the show’s Project Manager and recently appointed Eurovision Head of Delegation, Mads Tørklep.

The pair discuss their history with both MGP and Eurovision, their aims for 2025, and also tease some very exciting information about the forthcoming lineup reveal as we get set to find out who will represent the nation in Basel.

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The first national selection shows of the calendar year kick off this week, with Estonia, Malta, Norway and Belgium all bringing potential artists to our screens. This week we chat to both Gala Dragot and Gustaph who are competing in the Belgian competition Eurosong, as well as JOWST & Byron Williams who are taking part in the first heat of MGP in Norway.

10:47 - News update

15:29 - Gustaph Interview

24:58 - Gala Dragot Interview

35:09 - JOWST & Byron Williams Jr Interview

48:13 - One Second Song

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We're back! As it's now 2023, we thought it would be wise to focus in on this year's host city to see how preparations are going and what the excitement levels are like. We're joined again by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Harry Doyle to see what his life has been like since the announcement in October; Liverpool Echo's Eurovision reporter Christopher Megrath gives us the inside scoop on the goings on in the city; and we're joined by a handful of our podcast regulars for their hopes and predictions for the year ahead.

09:12 - News roundup

15:19 - Harry Doyle on the city's preparations

29:20 - Podcast regulars and their 2023 predictions

33:57 - Christopher Megrath on the city's excitement levels

46:35 - One Second Song

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Andrew Cartmell has been a reporter, a producer and most recently the Head of Delegation for the BBC at the Eurovision Song Contest and has never spoken at length about his career. In 2023, Andrew is the Executive Producer of the Contest itself as the BBC is the host broadcaster for the first time since 1998. Andrew chats to us at length about his love for Eurovision, the roles he has taken on over the last 20 years and how Eurovision is shaping up for May 2023.

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We look back at France's win in Yerevan as we speak to friend of the podcast, French journalist Fabien Randanne. We also and pick out some of our favourite moments from the last twelve months, and Estonian Eurovision hopeful Sissi is back with us to discuss her participation in Eesti Laul 2023.

09.43" - Latest Eurovision News

15.47" - Fabien Randanne on France's JESC victory

24.45" - Best bits from 2022

38.49" - Sissi joins us to discuss Eesti Laul 2023

55.43" - One Second Song

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We're on the eve of Junior Eurovision 2022 so to celebrate we delve into our archive and speak to JESC winner Ralf Mackenbach, JESC and ESC alumni Stefania as well as Lee Smithurst from the BBC. Speaking of the BBC, we sent them an invite to join us for a chat, they said yes, but didn't say who'd be joining us... who will it be?

10:32 - Eurovision news

15:42 - Lee Smithurst

18:31 - Stefania

22:24 - Ralf Mackenbach

27:13 - A mystery guest from BBC Eurovision

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The boys are joined by Melfest icons Bella Qvist & Tobbe Ek to discuss the artists taking part in the competition. They discuss the heats, the upcoming drama, and whether Loreen could return to Eurovision once more...

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We reminisce about the contest in Stockholm as we rewind for the final time this season. We hear from those involved in making the contest happen, including Christer Bjorkman, host Petra Mede, and the man behind "Love Love Peace Peace" Edward af Sillen. This week we're also joined by James' brother - Callum - who shares a heartwarming tale from Denmark, and there's another edition of the One Second Song.

10.40" - Eurovision News Round Up

17.13" - Denmark's Tim Schou on being reunited with his Eurovision guitar

28.25" - Rewind 2016

49.30" - One Second Song

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The Executive Producer of the 2020 and 2021 editions shares stories of organising a Eurovision like no other. In a wide ranging conversation Sietse discusses the night the Netherlands won the contest in Tel Aviv, how Rotterdam was chosen to host, what it was like the day the 2020 contest was cancelled, and his emotions when he realised Eurovision would happen the following year.

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This week we rewind just a tiny amount to the cancelled contest of 2020. We look at why the decision was made, how they started to plan for 2021 and what it was really like when all those nul points votes started to come through - all with help from Exec Producer Sietse Bakker. We also analyse the new voting changes for Eurovision 2023 and our favourite Swede Tobbe Ek stops by and gives us all the gossip on Melfest 2023.

04:52 - Voting changes with Ben Robertson

17:31 - Eurovision news roundup

21:27 - Tobbe Ek on all things Melfest

32:00 - Rewind 2020/2021

52:03 - One Second Song

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In 1993, Bosnia and Herzegovina was at war, but that didn't stop them from making their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest. Muhamed Fazlagić, better known as Fazla, fled the country through sniper fire to perform in Millstreet in Ireland in order to put his country on the map. He tells us his story.

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We find out how Germany are shaking up their selection as they aim for victory in 2025 with the return of a showbiz legend. Stefan Raab is the man behind 'Chefsache ESC 2025 – Wer singt für Deutschland?' - so how did the plan come about - we chat to the country's Head of Delegation to find out more.

As they celebrate the 10th anniversary of their first participation, what can we expect from Australia? And could Guy Sebastian be returning to Eurovision? We ask Dale Roberts, Founder of Aussievision, for the latest.

And yet another reminder that Aiko (Czechia 2024) really does love biscuits...

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We turn back to clock to the early nineties on Rewind this week as we take a look at the iconic year the contest was held in an Equestrian centre in Millstreet, Ireland. We hear from memorable participants and experts as we relive the action, and remember the historic political atmosphere within which Eurovision was taking place.

We'll also be hearing about SBS's decision to scrap Australia Decides, and we hear an incredible story featuring former Czech Eurovision stars and an unsent text message...

08.31" - Memorable Eurovision encounters in Prague

14.22" - Eurovision News Update

19.38" - Kyriakos from Aussievision chats Australia Decides

26.38" - Rewind 1993

49.15" - One Second Song

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We're back with you for another edition of Rewind, as we head back to 2004 and Ukraine's historic first win at the Contest. We also hear from you and your curious encounters with Eurovision stars, plus Lee Smithurst from the BBC is back to update us on the progress on the 2023 Contest.

11:26 - Eurovision news round up

16:50 - The BBC's Head of Show on plans for 2023

22:58 - Rewind 2004

46:05 - One Second Song

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The BBC is taking part in Junior Eurovision for the first time ever next month, and today Lee Smithurst, the Head of Delegation speaks exclusively to us. You get to hear how they chose the artist Freya Skye, what their hopes and ambitions are - plus we look back at Sam Ryder's result in Turin earlier this year.

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