Eurovision 2008
Eurovision 2008
*Russia won the Eurovision Song Contest 2008*
The Eurovision Song Contest is a great demarcator - not of East vs West Europe, or heavy metal vs peasant folk - but of those who can laugh at themselves and those who really think their nation's pride is at stake.
Even legendary commentator Sir Terry Wogan calls it a 'triumph of musical mediocrity'. He says no song should try to be funnier than the event itself.
If a veteran Eurovisionist like Sir Terry celebrates the whole thing as a joke, then who are we to argue?
So, to the…
Eurovision 2008 News and Gossip
Louisa's nervous about Eurovision dance-off
The Bill's Louisa Lytton is feeling the pressure of representing Britain in the Eurovision Dance Contest this weekend.
Louisa Lytton, Vincent Simone to dance for the UK
Strictly Come Dancing pair Louisa Lytton and Vincent Simone are to represent the UK at the Eurovision Dance Contest, it's been announced.
Eurovision 2008 Star Interviews
Michelle Gayle on what Eurovision means to her
There's some very talented singers competing to be the UK's Eurovision entry on Saturday. Here, ex EastEnder Michelle Gayle assesses her chances...
Eurovision 2008 Blogs
Read the whatsontv.co.uk blogs for opinions, funnies, video and gossip from your favourite shows.
Eurovision 2008 Who's Who
Marriages, divorces, affairs and murders - get the lowdown on all your favourite Eurovision 2008 characters.
Eurovision 2008 Video
BBC Midlands opt out 1968
The end of a Rolf Harris show, an announcement about the following weeks Eurovision song contest…
