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Post by RitaLittlewood on May 19, 2013 17:11:00 GMT
That's what they need to return to.  Patsy |
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Post by sootycat on May 20, 2013 10:40:09 GMT
I started to get confused over the Eurovision the year Israel took part !!
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Post by RitaLittlewood on May 20, 2013 11:19:05 GMT
They'll take anyone for money.
Patsy
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Post by Nick on May 20, 2013 15:29:44 GMT
To qualify to enter Eurovision you have to be a member of the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) Israel are..so are Egypt, Syria, Morocco and a few other Arab countries who could enter if they wanted to  |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Sept 13, 2013 11:15:31 GMT
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Post by Nick on Sept 13, 2013 11:44:09 GMT
Now there's a surprise |
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Sept 13, 2013 13:52:37 GMT
Terry had them sussed and it ruined it for him I think. Graham Norton is still no Terry.
Patsy
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Post by Nick on Sept 13, 2013 15:17:24 GMT
Terry had the glory days...Graham has only got the overblown over the top Eurovision
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 15:30:01 GMT
Personally I think Graham Norton has been a great replacement for Terry Wogan. I never rated Terry Wogan much in anything he did, but in presenting Eurovision, he was at his worst - patronising, self-satisfied and smug. Eurovision is and always was complete rubbish, fixed voting notwithstanding, but great entertainment nevertheless, and IMO Graham Norton has been much, much better in taking a secondary role and letting the lunacy speak for itself. Terry Wogan seemed more intent in making it all about himself. ...and on that note -  |
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Post by Nick on Sept 13, 2013 19:27:31 GMT
I agree, I do like Graham doing the show
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Post by Nick on May 8, 2014 21:26:08 GMT
Well there are some dirges this year ... my favourites are Romania, Iceland, Switzerland, San Marino & Slovenia
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2014 3:02:57 GMT
Managed not to hear any yet, and made a point of NOT watching the heats - we want it all to be a pleasant/unpleasant surprise on Saturday!  |
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Post by sootycat on May 9, 2014 11:01:44 GMT
I'd have a bet on Russia not doing well this year!!
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Post by Nick on May 9, 2014 17:18:11 GMT
I'm not so sure Sooty... as much as I didn't want to like it, their song is quite good .... and Russia provides most of eastern Europe with gas and oil so they will all vote for them ... they did get a boo at their semi final appearance
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Post by CG Wendy on May 9, 2014 18:17:45 GMT
Bjorn from Abba was correct in saying that the UK have crap songs. I had hoped they`d pay heed to his remarks for 2014,
I haven`t heard this years entry yet, so can`t comment.
I did like Humpys song from last year though.
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Post by Nick on May 10, 2014 9:56:20 GMT
You have missed a year Wend...Humpys song was 2 years ago lol..it was Bonnie last year This years song is quite good AND we are on last which means it is the one which sticks in peoples minds  |
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 5:23:38 GMT
Very disappointed.  Great show, stunning production and lighting, and some good songs. Female presenter mildly irritating, but I've seen worse. However, IMO although Conchita sang well, the song was instantly forgettable, and there were a lot more worthy winners. I had Sweden ahead by a mile, with another 5 or 6 songs I wouldn't have minded winning; Austria didn't even feature in my Top 10. A case of political correctness gone mad? And a good performance by Molly - she deserved a hell of a lot better than 17th. Overall a good show unfortunately spoilt by a bad result. |
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Post by sootycat on May 11, 2014 10:27:44 GMT
I watched the last hour of this (I don't usually bother) and all the songs I liked (apart from The Netherlands) sang without trace.
I am still confused over the gender of 'Conchita' though...didn't reckon much to the song. Instantly forgettable
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Post by RitaLittlewood on May 11, 2014 11:07:59 GMT
I still miss Terry and his quips. Graham Norton has improved since his first but still too serious. Colin Baker made many on Twitter I could imagine Terry saying. I do wish it would return to singing. No miming, no acrobatics, no gimmicks. It was a good show but many of the songs sounded the same.
Patsy
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Post by RitaLittlewood on May 11, 2014 14:03:55 GMT
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Post by CG Wendy on May 11, 2014 22:31:47 GMT
I didn`t know Russell Brand could speak German..or sing |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2014 5:27:52 GMT
Close, but no cigar Wendy! It was actually won by Georgios Samaras, Celtic and Greek national squad winger.  |
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Post by CG Wendy on May 15, 2014 19:28:22 GMT
LOL Paul And talking of LOL at your posts...I almost broke a few ribs laughing at that Rolf Harris court pic you posted on FaceBook a few days ago. I know it was a sensitive subject at the moment but it still made me grin. |
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Post by Nick on May 16, 2014 7:53:12 GMT
Me too Wendy |
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Post by Nick on May 14, 2016 17:10:46 GMT
It's that time of year again .. good luck to Joe & Jake
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