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…

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Eurovision 2008 News and Gossip

Louisa's nervous about Eurovision dance-off

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.

Graham Norton to take over as Eurovision host?

Graham Norton to take over as Eurovision host?

Graham Norton is the BBC's first choice to succeed Terry Wogan as host of the Eurovision Song Contest, it's been reported.

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Eurovision 2008 Star Interviews

Michelle Gayle on what Eurovision means to her

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...

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Eurovision 2008 Who's Who

Eurovision 2008 Who's Who

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Eurovision 2008 Video

Eurovision Young Musicians 2008 - Chromatic Harmonica Music - Philip Achille - Harmonica

Eurovision Young Musicians 2008 - Chromatic Harmonica Music - Philip Achille - Harmonica

Concerto for Harmonica and Orchestra played on Harmonica by Philip Achille at the opening of the…

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