'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.
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"a big swing"
— Graham Norton , Celebrity
"I have to applaud the BBC for the ambition."
— Adrian Bradley , Celebrity
"I think it's a very interesting song in terms of production."
— Satoshi , Celebrity
"Eurovision is considered a poisoned chalice."
— Will Young , Celebrity
"called the experience brutal and advised future contestants to get a good therapist."
— Olly Alexander , Celebrity
Key People
Adrian Bradley is a podcaster who hosts the Euro Trip podcast discussing Eurovision.
Filippo Baglini is a journalist for the Italian station London One Radio.
Graham Norton is a renowned television presenter and comedian.
Olly Alexander is a pop star and actor, known for his role in the series It's a Sin.
Sam Battle is a musician known by his stage name Look Mum No Computer.
Satoshi is a musician who represented Moldova at Eurovision.
Thomas Tammegger is an Austrian Eurovision fan living in Denmark.
Will Young is a British singer and songwriter who turned down the chance to represent the UK in Eurovision.
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After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.
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