Douze Points

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! If you love Eurovision as m...

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 -...

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? If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page . You can also now support the show wi...

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... If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod...

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? If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget...

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 Puulu...

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 - Ze...

 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 reall...

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...

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...

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 (Ger...

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 -...

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? If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect...

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. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect...

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...

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. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page . You can also now su...

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. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch...

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 brie...

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? If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on s...

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... If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page . You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own !...

Continuing our journey through the ABCs of Eurovision's never-beens, Steven looks at the unsuccessful histories of Australia, Belarus, Czechia and more. If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page . You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own ! Discover your next fa...

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: Sal...

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...

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 super...

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?...