In the final podcast of the series Mr Phil finally gets round to finishing 1996 off after his jollies at Junior Eurovision. Join Mr Scrooge, Bob Cratchett and the ghosts of Alexia Past, present and future, as they wend their way through the back end (fnarr) of 1996. You know you wanna listen!  The post and finally….. bloody Ireland again – Last podcast of the series! first appeared on oneurope.co.uk ..read more

Well its the second part – but you know what I mean !! Mr Phil and his writing team guide you through the snoozefest that SOME people think 1996 is… At 75 miniutes it’s a big one (Missus!) So you might need to get some drinks in…. or work out what the hell imma talking about – your choice!    The post OK – Deep Breath – Time for 1996 properly! first appeared on oneurope.co.uk ..read more

In another long one – not a Euphemism – Mr Phil takes a deep dive back into the archives and picks up where last month’s left off – specifically in the Salle Lys Assia at about 10pm local time on a Saturday in May 1989. The last 11 entries get the treatment here. There will be mild swearing in this one – a strop – some unfathomable ITV references and all the other things you have come to know and loathe! Warning – contains some mild expletives from Mr Phil and Alexia, plus a raft of substandard songs – listen at your peril!  The post The second half of 1989 – dissected and reviewed first appe ..read more

Well after 1978 went down like a knee in a sandwich, we have moved on to 1989 where the songs have improved – even if the aim of the interval act hasn’t. Join Mr Phil and his perplexed writing team as they meander through the first 11 songs of 1989 with wit, humour and their own take on your favourite television spectacle of 1989. WARNING – This podcast contains both slight bad language and unannounced José Cid.  The post Well is this Podcast going to be off target like Guy Tell? – Probably!! first appeared on oneurope.co.uk ..read more

Considering Mr Phil thinks that this contest is “Challenging” He’s managed to talk about it for another 67 minutes – jesus it can’t take that long to say ” it’s shit” can it? Of *course* there is more to it than that, as always, so join the team as they shimmy their way through some bad costume and lighting choices…. oh and 1978 as well!  The post The 2nd part of 1978 – I know you’ve been waiting! #podcast first appeared on oneurope.co.uk ..read more

So, Mr Phil is back, with the help of his desheveled writing team, to bring you the delights of Eurovision’s past… with a twist This time the gang try to keep awake as they wade through the treacle that is the first half of the 1978 contest and try to keep awake. They must have found something to talk about, there is over an hour of goodness! Please note – there might be mild swearing and exasperation so listener discretion is advised…. not cos of the swear words, but cos of the songs!  The post Oneurope’s Reviewcast for 1978 – Part One – NEW SERIES CLAXON! first appeared on oneurope.co.uk ..read more

PHOTO: DRIn the last of this present run (I know – but six is plenty) Phil goes for the longest time so far (fnarr) telling you why Estonia won the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest… I believe there were other songs in the second half of this contest but we don’t care about them. You do? Well listen on then!   The post Merry Christmas – Have the second half of 2001 podcast first appeared on oneurope.co.uk ..read more

Granted the definition of “nightly” has changed somewhat but, you know me, lazy to the last. Also, no need to guess the theme today as there was clearly only ever going to be one choice. Fatima won ysterday’s by spotting the Sport on Two theme! The post OnEurope’s Nightly News – Episode Thirteen first appeared on oneurope.co.uk ..read more

In Lieu of having no Final first rehearsal blog because, well we’re OnEurope Listen to this! And Damien got the theme right again yesterday! The post OnEurope’s Nightly News – Episode Twelve first appeared on oneurope.co.uk ..read more

In the last of this present run (I know – but six is plenty) Phil goes for the longest time so far (fnarr) telling you why Estonia won the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest… I believe there were other songs in the second half of this contest but we don’t care about them. You do? Well listen on then!   The post Merry Christmas – Have the second half of 2001 podcast appeared first on OnEurope ..read more