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Eurovision 2013: The final 17 May 2013 | 05:24 pm
It seems only a few days since the semi-finals kicked off in Malmö, probably because it was. But now it’s time to look ahead to the Big One. No, not the rollercoaster. Not a long-forgotten Sandi Toksv...
Eurovision 2013: Semi-final Two 16 May 2013 | 01:31 pm
The first semi-final was pretty good. Good work, Sweden, and a particular mention to Ireland and Belgium, who both came across much better than I expected. Most of my preferred songs got through – alt...
Eurovision 2013: Semi-final One 13 May 2013 | 09:57 pm
Hello, Europe! It’s that time again – the most important TV event of the year, the Eurovision Song Contest. And the final is the same evening as the Doctor Who finale, just to make the whole night eve...
What’s influential? 26 Apr 2013 | 04:00 pm
There have been articles from a number of media organisations recently attempting to list the most influential TV shows of all time. I can’t be bothered to look them up or link to them because, as we ...
Now listen carefully, 007… 5 Oct 2012 | 01:38 pm
Is liking Die Another Day a controversial view? That question came on up on Twitter this morning so I thought I’d find out pseudo-scientifically. I’ve looked at the Internet Movie Database‘s rating fo...
My top bestest films of all time (subject to change) 2 Aug 2012 | 05:21 pm
With the bravado that only a national cinema organisation of great standing can muster, the British Film Institute has decreed which films are the Top 50 Greatest Films of All Time. It’s a poll weight...
Eurovision 2012: The final 26 May 2012 | 10:57 pm
It’s today! It’s the final! I have booze, I have Euro snacks, and I have time for some snark before it all kicks off. We’ve come this far together. One more night. Let’s see at who’s made it through...
Eurovision 2012: Final prequalifiers 15 May 2012 | 06:50 pm
Six lucky (or, in five cases, rich) countries get to jump straight to the Eurovision final. The winner of the 2011 contest and therefore host country for this year, Azerbaijan, automatically qualifies...
Eurovision 2012: Semi-Final 2 8 May 2012 | 06:50 pm
The first Eurovision 2012 semi-final didn’t look too bad for quality, and neither, I’m pleased to report, does the second. There are none of the stonkingly weird tracks that can make Eurovision partic...
Eurovision 2012: Semi-Final 1 1 May 2012 | 06:50 pm
Hello. Yes, it’s been a while, hasn’t it? But the arrival of May heralds the Coming of the Contest and Twitter just isn’t up to the task of telling all I have to tell about this year’s Eurovision. M...
