I’m not going to lie, I’m a bit annoyed this is happening tonight.
See, I’m due to have my second Covid vaccination tomorrow (yes, I’m that old the GP surgery is opening especially), so I figured I’d better not turn up pissed, which means playing Eurovision Bingo – where you down a shot after every predictable thing that happens at the Contest – is a no-no for me.
This year, the UK is represented by James Newman, with his song Embers. In comparison to our recent entries, it’s actually not bad. Not something I’d buy, but certainly better than our Englebert and Scooch entries.
James will be performing 9th on the night, which is just one after those of us in the UK who don’t have to attend a GP surgery the following day, will be raising a glass to the late great and much missed Sir Terry Wogan, who used to commentate on the proceedings for us, and who would hold off having a drink himself until the 8th song.
I’ve not had chance to check out any of this year’s entries bar our own, so instead, here, from 2008, is France’s entry, which is pretty ruddy great in my book:
More soon.
A History of Dubious Taste 