It's been a difficult year for the Netherlands. Following the disqualification of Joost Klein ahead of 2024's Grand Final, in which they were expected to do very well, the country is currently weighing up if it will compete next year at the Song Contest.

So in this episode, Stephen takes a closer look at The Netherlands' history at Eurovision. Though one of the most loyal, and generous, participants, their success has been volatile, which makes them historically one of the most entertaining countries to watch...

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Useful Links:

Marina Satti - ‘Zari’ (Greece, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENb4LCeq9Lc

Helena Paparizou - ‘My Number One’ (Greece, 2005): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcOwvZ26KFQ

Corry Brocken - ‘Net als toen’ (Netherlands, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDA5MAfGG-M

Corry Brocken - ‘Heel de wereld’ (Netherlands, 1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoiVXVA8fs8

Teddy Scholten - ‘Een beetje’ (Netherlands, 1959): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaEskI58tAM

De Spelbrekers - ‘Katinka’ (Netherlands, 1962): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPzoydLh5YY

Annie Palman - ‘Een speeldoos’ (Netherlands, 1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWINVYSsrTU

Lenny Kuhr - ‘De troubadour’ (Netherlands, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ctod7qBMeY

Ben Cramer - ‘De oude muzikant’ (Netherlands, 1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6JqeLK3DQU

Teach-In - ‘Ding-a-Dong’ (Netherlands, 1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=447LKTYDv4Y 

Mouth and MacNeil - ‘I See A Star’ (Netherlands, 1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqj_UNeWA9w

Maggie MacNeil - ‘Amsterdam’ (Netherlands, 1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqhRioBlRNk

Willeke Alberti - ‘Waar is de zon’ (Netherlands, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHPYpEtUcoI

Maxine and Franklin Brown - ‘De eerste keer’ (Netherlands, 1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw_WxnIzK4Q

Mrs Einstein - ‘Niemend heeft nog tijd’ (Netherlands, 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbzuS_KHmAw

Edsilia - ‘Hemel en aarde’ (Netherlands, 1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s08iSJALk7E

Re-union - ‘Without You’ (Netherlands, 2004):

On this week's Douze Points, following the announcement of next year's Eurovision host city, Steven gives us all a 101 on what really makes a great host city for the song contest. PLUS, it's been an interesting week for Eurovision news, including:

• The first act for 2025 is CONFIRMED
• Will JoJo Siwa be representing Poland in 2025?
• Do Iceland have a future at Eurovision?

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https://www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/comments/14t9ztr/in_light_of_malm%C3%B6_hosting_a_map_of_countries_by/

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On the final episode before Eurovision Week 2024, we take a closer look at why the Big Five - France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom - get a free pass to the final, and wonder if that's really fair?

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The Big Five

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It's been a big week, as the latest rule changes to the Eurovision running orders has caused quite a stir, but what is it, and how much will it really change anything?

If you like this episode, make sure you check our deep dive on the rules of Eurovision, part 1 and part 2.

Plus, it's a Eurovision first, as someone's medal goes to auction. Find out more and listen now!

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To celebrate 50 years since Abba's famous victory in Brighton (incidentally the first UK-hosted Eurovision to be held outside London), Steven Perkins looks back at the 1974 contest.

With a famous cameo from the Wombles, and a famous lack of Turkey and computers, it will go down as one of the great Eurovision Song Contests.

Mentioned on this episode:

The 1974 Eurovision Song Contest

Cliff Richard - Power To All Our Friends (United Kingdom, 1973)

Mocedades - Eres tú (Spain, 1973)

Anne-Marie David - Tu te reconnaîtras (Luxembourg, 1973)

Gigliola Cinquetti - Sì (Italy, 1974)

Gigliola Cinquetti - Non ho l’età (Italy, 1964)

Paulo de Carvalho - E depois do adeus (Portugal, 1974)

Olivia Newton-John - Long Live Love (United Kingdom, 1974)

Korni Grupa - Generacija ’42 (Yugoslavia, 1974)

ABBA - Waterloo (Sweden, 1974)

Ireen Sheer - Bye, Bye, I Love You (Luxembourg, 1974)

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We know all of this year's songs, and it seems the Swiss are now gaining momentum, but can anyone stop them? It's still an open field this year, and Sweden is set to be very tough to call, but who is your money on?

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Host Steven and Producer Liam get together once again to look ahead to the second semi final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Plus, the running orders for both semi-finals have been revealed, which may give us a far better indication of who the real contenders could be...

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In the first of two special preview episodes, Steven and Producer Liam get together to discuss the contenders, the underdogs, and the also-rans of Semi Final 1.

It's a strong field featuring Croatia, Ukraine, Finland... and Ireland, and with only ten qualifying spots up for grabs, it could be a feisty one! Who do you think will make it through?

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Well that's it - our full roster of Eurovision songs is now complete, and the road to Malmo is well and truly underway!

Steven Perkins has you covered with all the breaking news and reaction from this year's contest, so follow Douze Points for the only guide to Eurovision you need.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sarah Bonnici - Loop (Malta, 2024)

Angelina Mango - La noia (Italy, 2024)

5MIINUST x Puuluup - (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi (Estonia, 2024)

Ladaniva - Jako (Armenia, 2024)

Senak Khanagyan - Qami (Armenia, 2024)

Fahree ft Ilkin Dovlatov - Özünlə apar (Azerbaijan, 2024)

Nadir Rustamli - Fade To Black (Azerbaijan, 2022)

TuralTuranX - Tell Me More (Azerbaijan, 2023)

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Sweden, Australia, and Israel are among the latest countries to announce their Eurovision acts this year, but the biggest news of the week are the rule changes which will come into effect this year.

Steve Perkins has all the updates. Listen now!

Mentioned in this episode:

Sertab - Everyway That I Can (Turkey, 2003)

Electric Fields - One Milkali (One Blood) (Australia, 2024)

Kate Miller-Heidke - Zero Gravity (Australia, 2019)

Marina Satti - Zari (Greece, 2024)

Marcus & Martinus - Unforgettable (Sweden, 2024)

Marcus & Martinus - Air (Sweden NF, 2023)

Iolanda - Grito (Portugal, 2024)

Nutsa Buzaladze - Firefighter (Georgia, 2024)

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In the last week, seven more countries have revealed their Eurovision songs - Netherlands, Cyprus, Switzerland, Austria, Iceland, Serbia, and of course the UK, but we cover this one in a special bonus episode just below this one in your feed.

Steven breaks down each entry and explains why Switzerland are going off-piste, and why Greece reported Cyprus on their selection process. Things are really heating up on the road to Malmo!

Mentioned in this episode:

Joost Klein - Europapa (Netherlands, 2024)

Silia Kapsis - Liar (Cyprus, 2024)

Nemo - The Code (Switzerland, 2024)

Kaleen - We Will Rave (Austria, 2024)

Bashar Murad - Wild West (Iceland NF, 2024)

Hera Björk - Je Ne Sais Quoi (Iceland, 2010)

Hera Björk - Scared Of Heights (Iceland, 2024)

Breskvica - Gnezdo Orlovo (Serbia NF, 2024)

Teya Dora - Ramonda (Serbia, 2024)

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Years and Years front man Olly Alexander made headlines last year when he announced he will represent the UK at Eurovision 2024 in Malmo.

Expectations only grew when a short teaser of his song Dizzy was shared on social media.

Well the wait is over.

Join Steven Perkins and producer Liam for this special bonus episode as they discuss the UK's chances. Will Dizzy put us in a spin towards the top, or send us spiraling back to the bottom?

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In the latest episode of Douze Points, Steven Perkins is joined by producer Liam to discuss the future of the show, and how you can be part of it.

PLUS, we bring you some breaking news updates, including some huge developments in the Netherlands' Joost Klein case, which was being investigated by police, pending his suspension from the Eurovision Grand Final earlier this year.

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As things really start to heat up for Malmo's Eurovision Song Contest, both San Marino and Croatia announce their Eurovision acts, and we could have an all-time classic on our hands!

Mentioned in this episode:

Zoé Clauzure - Coeur (France, Junior Eurovision 2023)

Sandra Valero - Loviu (Spain, Junior Eurovision 2023)

María Isabel - Antes muerta que sencilla (Spain, Junior Eurovision 2004)

Loredana Bertè - Pazza (Italy, San Marino NF 2024)

Goldstone - I Feel The Love (United Kingdom NF, 2018)

Aaron Sibley - Pressure (San Marino NF, 2022)

Aaron Sibley - Human (San Marino NF, 2024)

Megara - 11:11 (San Marino, 2024)

Megara - Arcadia (Spain NF, 2023)

Piqued Jacks - Like An Animal (San Marino, 2023)

Let3 - Baba Roga (Croatia NF, 2024)

Let3 - Mama ŠČ! (Croatia, 2023)

Baby Lasagna - Rim tim tagi dim (Croatia, 2023)

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It's been a busy week for Eurovision acts, as no less than seven countries confirmed who would be representing them in Malmo this May.

Steven Perkins has you covered with all the news and reaction, from Germany's spin-off series to Moldova's bops.

Songs mentioned in this episode:

Ryk - Oh Boy (Germany)

Marie Reim - Naiv (Germany)

Max Mutzke - Forever Strong (Germany)

Isaak - Always On The Run (Germany)

Max - Can’t Wait Until Tonight (Germany, 2004)

Basim - Cliché Long Song (Denmark, 2014)

Basim - Johnny (Denmark)

Saba - Sand (Denmark)

Fyr og Flamme - Øve Os Pa Hinanden (Denmark, 2021)

5minuust and Puuluup - (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi (Estonia)

Andrijus Pojavis - Something (Lithuania, 2013)

Vilija Matačiūnaitė - Attention (Lithuania, 2014)

The Roop - On Fire (Lithuania, 2020)

The Roop - Discoteque (Lithuania, 2021)

Andrijus Pojavis - Sing Me A Hug (Lithuania)

Vilija - Save Me (Lithuania)

The Roop - Simple Joy (Lithuania)

Silvester Belt - Luktelk (Lithuania)

Natalia Barbu - In The Middle (Moldova)

Natalie Barbu - Fight (Moldova, 2007)

Luna - The Tower (Poland)

Mustii - Before The Party’s Over (Belgium)

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As Eurovision 2024 truly gets underway, we are getting inundated with news. In the past week, our hosts for Malmo have been announced, the semi-final lineups have been revealed, and more entries including potential contender Italy have announced their act.

Songs Mentioned in this episode:

Olly Alexander - ‘Dizzy’ (United Kingdom, 20-second clip)

windows95man - ‘No Rules!’ (Finland)

Sara Siipola - ‘Paskana’ (Finland)

Il Volo - ‘Grande Amore’ (Italy, 2015)

Mahmood - ‘Soldi’ (Italy, 2019)

Mahmood & Blanco - ‘Brividi’ (Italy, 2022)

Il Volo - ‘Capolavoro’ (Italy)

Mahmood - ‘Tuta gold’ (Italy)

Geolier - ‘I p’ me, tu p’ te’ (Italy)

Angelina Mango - ‘La noia’ (Italy)

Dons - ‘Hollow’ (Latvia)

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In the last week, four more countries confirmed their entries for Eurovision 2024, but who will be flying the flag for Malta, Spain, Norway and Ukraine?

Ukraine's track record in Eurovision has been very impressive, including their most recent win in 2022. However, Steven has his eye on another potential contender this year. But who?

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Bonjour, Ciao, Hello, and Bienvenu!

Douze Points is back for 2024 and we will be your ultimate companion as the Eurovision Song Contest makes its way to Malmo in May.

On this news update, Steven runs through the recently announced entries for Austria, Iceland, and one of Ireland's most surprising acts ever. Listen and find out more.

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It's official! Olly Alexander, lead singer of Years & Years turned solo artist, has confirmed he is representing the UK at next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden.

In a statement, Olly said:

‘I’ve loved watching Eurovision ever since I was a little kid and I’m beyond excited to be taking part next year. As a young boy I always looked forward to this incredible event of unbridled joy, the wonderfully chaotic mix of musical styles, theatrical performances, heartfelt emotion and humour. I really can’t believe I’m going to be a part of such a special legacy and fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible, it shall be an honour!

I’ve wanted to do this for a long time and it feels like the right moment to start releasing music under my own name. I’m determined to give it everything I’ve got and put on an excellent and unforgettable performance for you all!’

Naturally, we couldn't let this news slip past us, so Steven jumped on the mic for an emergency reaction episode. Here's what he has to say about it...

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What a 2023 it has been! As Steven takes a well deserved Douze Points break until the New Year, we sign off with a considered look back at the 2023 Junior Eurovision in Nice, as France romped home with a second consecutive victory.

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The 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest has just taken place in Nice, with 16 countries competing for the crown.

Who won?

Who was snubbed?

Who is a star in the making?

Steven is here with all of his initial reactions from this year's contest, exclusively from the comfort of his sofa.

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Since its launch in 2003, Junior Eurovision has gone from strength to strength, but it's forgivable if you don't know much about it.

It has not been a regular feature on the TV schedule like the main contest, but things may be starting to change. 2023 is the first year all of the Big Five are competing, so it's time to jump on the Junior Eurovision bandwagon and get up to speed, thanks to our brief history.

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From Lordi to Loreen, the last 23 years of Eurovision have given us winners from all corners of the music world, and in this episode Steven takes a look at all of them.

In a more subjective episode than normal, he gives his personal ranking of every Eurovision winner this century, so the real question is... do you agree?

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Hello Europe (and Australia)... we are back!

Ok, it's been a tough season, and the Douze Points team have been doing some quiet reflection on the state of Eurovision and the future of the podcast. More on the latter very soon, but we do have some news regarding the former, including an official statement from the EBU following the 2024 controversies.

Plus, the current list of countries confirmed for Eurovision 2025 includes an unsurprising omission, and the BBC pull out of Junior Eurovision.

Also, is the UK bringing back the national selection process? The rumour mill is running wild!

Additional Links:

EBU statement

Freya Skye - Lose My Head (United Kingdom, Junior Eurovision 2022)

STAND UNIQU3 - Back To Life (United Kingdom, Junior Eurovision 2023)

Vladana - Breathe (Montenegro, 2022)

Knez - Adio (Montenegro, 2015)

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With Junior Eurovision just around the corner, the UK have revealed who will be representing them in France, and it might not be what you expect. Find out who and why here...

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Continuing our journey through the ABCs of Eurovision's never-beens, Steven looks at the unsuccessful histories of Australia, Belarus, Czechia and more.

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Always the bridesmaid but never the bride - that's how the saying goes, and for 24 countries that's the best way to sum up their Eurovision experience.

That's why in this two-part special, Steven Perkins shines a light on the biggest triers, the perennial flops, and the biggest near-misses in Eurovision history as we break down the countries who have never won.

Songs Mentioned in this Episode:

Salvador Sobral - Amar pelos dois (Portugal, 2017)

Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah (Finland, 2006)

Helena Paparizou - My Number One (Greece, 2005)

Sandra Kim - J’aime la vie (Belgium, 1986)

Riva - Rock Me (Yugoslavia, 1989)

Mary Spiteri - Little Child (Malta, 1992)

Chiara - The One That I Love (Malta, 1998)

Ira Losco - 7th Wonder (Malta, 2002)

Chiara - Angel (Malta, 2005)

Samira Bensaïd - Bitakat Hob (Morocco, 1980)

Eleni Foureira - Fuego (Cyprus, 2018)

Lisa Andreas - Stronger Every Minute (Cyprus, 2004)

Selma - All Out Of Luck (Iceland, 1999)

Yohanna - Is It True? (Iceland, 2009)

Da∂i og Gagnamagni∂ - Think About Things (Iceland, 2020)

Darja Svagner - Prisluhni mi (Slovenia, 1995)

Tanja Ribič - Zbudi se (Slovenia, 1997)

Nuša Derenda - Energy (Slovenia, 2001)

Hari Mata Hari - Lejla (Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2006)

Maja Blagdan - Sveta ljubav (Croatia, 1996)

Doris - Marija Magdalena (Croatia, 1999)

Jacques Houdek - My Friend (Croatia, 2017)

Let3 - Mama ŠČ! (Croatia, 2023)

Mia Dimšić - Guilty Pleasure (Croatia,...

Continuing our series on the rules of the Eurovision Song Contest, we pick where we left off in 1990 and carry you through the the most recent contest in 2023.

The 21st century was a time when audience and jury voting was the focus for many of the rule changes, with numerous iterations of counting votes and ranking countries.

The 2000s was also the birth of the semi-final, and the big four became the big five.

And don't get us started on the jury ranking weightings, but if you are interested here's a handy guide from Eurovision themselves explaining all the maths!

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For every person who loves Eurovision and obsessively keeps up with the rule changes, there's 100 more people who remain confused, perplexed and baffled by the seemingly odd criteria around the song contest.

So where did these Eurovision rules come from?

Why is Italy to blame for the song length limit?

And is the Big 5 all Sweden's fault?

In this first of two parts, journalist and Eurovision superfan Steven Perkins looks at the early history of Eurovision to understand where some of today's seemingly inexplicable rules came from.

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Little is known about the first ever Eurovision Song Contest... until now.

I'm Steven Perkins, your Eurovision expert and host of Douze Points, and in this episode we continue our journey through the history books and go all the way back to where it started. In 1956 there were no Big 4, no voting results, and barely any televised record of the event, so what the heck was it all about, and who won?

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No country has dominated the Eurovision Song Contest more than Ireland in the 1990s. With five wins (including three consecutive) in the decade, taking their overall tally to a record seven wins, Ireland were a huge force to be reckoned with.

So what made them so unstoppable?

What happened?

And will Sweden's record-equaling seventh win at Liverpool 2023 relight their Eurovision fire?

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This is a special bonus news bulletin, as during the past week it has been confirmed that TAP Music have decided not to renew their contract with the BBC.

What will this mean for the UK's music selection at Eurovision 2024?

What route should the BBC now go down? Another label, a public vote, an internal selection?

Steven Perkins is here to break this all down for you.

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On this episode of Douze Points, Steven digs through the Eurovision Song Contest vault to uncover the formula for the perfect Eurovision hosting.

What's the perfect number of hosts?

Should they be men, women or non-binary?

Is it better to be seasoned presenters or a former contestant?

Listen and find out!

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Luxembourg are set to make their big return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024, after over 30 years since their last appearance.

But what's prompted the change of heart, why did they leave in the first place, and what impact could it have on Eurovision?

Steven is here with your whistlestop history of Eurovision's small but mighty competitor.

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In the final episode of the season, Steven and producer Liam convene one last time for a more considered recap of all the Eurovision drama this year.

It's been a bit of a unique year, where most of the talking points seemed to happening off stage, so we address some of this and discuss what the future of Eurovision might look like. Plus, we break down the winners, losers and surprises of one of the most competitive Eurovisions in recent memory.

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Have you missed us?

Well get your glad rags on and dust off those glitter balls, because Sweden have announced the host city for Eurovision 2024.

This means the new season of Douze Points has begun! As we make our way to Sweden via Junior Eurovision in France, we are going bigger than ever.

Plus, we unveil the countries currently confirmed for next year's contest, with one curious omission...

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There have been highs, lows and everything in between, but Eurovision 2023 has now drawn to a close. In this episode, we take a more considered look at the results, what went wrong for Mae Muller and the UK, and the rise of Eurovision in the British music chats.

We also take a look ahead to next year as countries including Luxembourg (who have not competed in Eurovision since the 90s) make their long-awaited return, and several cities have already thrown their names in contention for hosting duties, as we all head to Sweden.

But for now, we're going to sign off on an amazing season with our UK heads held high, and look forward to returning with brand new episodes in July.

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It's the morning after the night before. We wish we could say the night was full of shocks and surprises, but this was arguably one of the more predictable Eurovision Song Contests in recent years. Finland's late surge with the televote wasn't quite enough to stop Loreen romping away with her second win, and Sweden's seventh overall, to make them the joint most successful country of all time.

On this episode, host Steven and producer Liam chat about Sweden's win, the people's champion Finland, the United Kingdom returning to their usual place in the leaderboard despite a valiant effort from Mae Muller, and how the UK have raised the bar for Eurovision weeks ahead of Stockholm 2024.

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On this special episode of Douze Points, Steven is joined by his extended Bingewatch family, as Ian MacEwan and Hannah Fernando drop in to discuss all the highs and lows of Eurovision 2023's second semi-final.

It was an interesting night, as Australia compete for potentially the last time, Luke Evans performed some poetry (we think it was intentional), and we can all agree that Hannah Waddingham is our new national treasure.

What the evening lacked in competition favourites, it made up for in flair and enthusiasm, and boy is there a lot to cover! From Estonia to Edgar Allen Poe, and Austria (Steve's favourite) to a 'what the hell were they thinking' performance from... well, you'll have to listen and find out!

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When Nicki French flew the flag for the United Kingdom with her song Don't Play That Song Again, anything less than a top ten finish was inconceivable. Oh how times have changed!

In this bonus episode, Steven catches up with Nicki 23 years later to discuss the UK's renewed love Eurovision, the pressure of performing on the biggest music stage in Europe, and her new album of Eurovision covers.

• Listen & Puchase 'Eurovision' by Nicki French Now!

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In our series of special Eurovision week episodes, Steven Perkins is joined by show producer Liam Heffernan to recap all of the events from the first semi-final, live from Liverpool. From Alesha Dixon rapping to Hannah Waddingham being Hannah Waddingham and, well, Croatia (IYKYK), Eurovision 2023 has been kicked off in style.

Sweden led the pack in the group of death, as former winner Loreen returns with her song Tattoo, but Finland are hot on their tails. We recap all of the highlights from a night of big performances - not Rita Ora - and take you through all the results and qualifiers as things heat up for Saturday night's Grand Final.

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Can you believe it - Eurovision week is finally here?! From Mae Muller to Polan's unicorns, rehearsals are in full swing ahead of the first Semi Final on Tuesday night, when the competition officially begins.

On this episode, we are delighted to be speaking to Tina Karol. As Ukraine's entry in 2006 with Show Me Your Love, she knows a thing or two Eurovision, and will be representing her country during the flag parade in Saturday's grand final too.

She now keeps busy as a singer, actress and activist, but she kindly spared a few minutes to chat to us about all things Eurovision.

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Welcome to Douze Points, the podcast for Eurovision fans from journalist and Eurovision obsessive Steven Perkins.

With Eurovision 2023 just around the corner, we take a closer look at the Big 5 - France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and of course the United Kingdom. Why do these countries get an automatic place in Grand Final? Is it fair? And what sort of advantage does it give them>

Listen to find out...

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On this week's Douze Points we look at the official Eurovision launch event, featuring this year's hosts Hannah Waddingham, Alesha Dixon and Julia Sanina.

Plus, we reveal some of the BBC's Eurovision coverage across May, including exclusive shows and tie-ins with some of their most popular shows.

And finally, what does the coronation of King Charles have to do with Eurovision? Find out by listening now!

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In the news this week, details have emerged of the semi-final performances, which range from legends of Eurovision past to, well, Rita Ora.

Plus, we take a closer look at the unstoppable success of Sweden, as Loreen hopes to win the country's seventh Eurovision crown and make it the joint most successful country alongside Ireland. So what is it that makes them so good at Eurovision?

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That's it - another year, another Eurovision, but with a lot of unique controversy and drama, how did it all play out? Who won? Who should have won? And what were the big surprises of the night?

Join Steven Perkins and producer Liam for this emergency podcast episode recorded immediately after the Eurovision Grand Final wrapped.

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Making Eurovsion headlines this week:

• The BBC have released details of several Eurovision screening events across the UK, with more cities to be announced in the coming weeks.
• The Eurovision stage is officially under construction, so the countdown is on!
• Dario Campeotto, who represented Denmark in 1961, has died at the age of 84.
• France reveal details of the next Junior Eurovision Song Contest.

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On this episode of Douze Points we're taking a look back at 1998, the last year the United Kingdom were on hosting duties following Katrina and the Waves' resounding win the previous year.

From Terry Wogan's dated hosting to Ukrika Jonsson's mishap with the Netherlands, it was a ceremony of many lasts (including the use of a live orchestra) as well as many firsts (such as the crazy results map), and also some moments that some people would much rather forget.

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It's a big week for Eurovision updates, as the full running orders for the two semi-finals have been announced.

Ten nations from each semi-final show, to be held in Liverpool on Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th May, will qualify for the grand final on Saturday 13th, in which (at the time of recording) Sweden are the heavy favourites as 2012 winner Loreen returns with another banger.

• 2nd Semi-Final Full Lineup Reveal
• 1st Semi-Final Full Lineup Reveal

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In the first episode of Douze Points, we take a closer look at should-be hosts Ukraine's short but wildly successful history at the Eurovision Song Contest, despite being mired by controversy and conflict.

Plus, the UK have announced their Eurovision entry and we run through the biggest headlines across the Eurovision world this week.

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• 2022 Eurovision Grand Final
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