In this episode, Stephen deep dives into a Eurovision record nobody particularly wants, but one the United Kingdom has... and it's not the number of 'nil points'!
From Cliff Richard to Sam Ryder, the UK is far and away the most successful runner up in Eurovision history, so we take a look at every one, from the lucky breaks to the near-misses, and everything in between.
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Highlights from this episode:
- The Netherlands confirmed its participation in Eurovision 2025 after extensive negotiations with the EBU.
- Germany is changing its national final format for Eurovision 2025, promising more viewer involvement.
- Australia will compete again in Eurovision 2025, marking their tenth year in the contest.
- The UK has an impressive record with 16 second place finishes at Eurovision, the most by any country.
- Stephen Perkins dives into the history of the UK's Eurovision entries that finished in second place.
- Despite various runner-up finishes, the UK is still searching for its next winning entry.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Electric Fields - ‘One Milkali (One Blood)’ (Australia, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzpp6996QdI
Dami Im - ‘Sound Of Silence’ (Australia, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ymFX91HwM0
Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson - ‘Sing Little Birdie’ (United Kingdom, 1959) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m4ADnfu91k
Teddy Scholten - ‘Een beetje’ (Netherlands 1959): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaEskI58tAM
Bryan Johnson - ‘Looking High, High, High’ (United Kingdom, 1960): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2GivwSboXM
Jacqueline Boyer - ‘Tom Pillibi’ (France, 1960): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX_hlMchXvc
The Allisons - ‘Are You Sure?’ (United Kingdom, 1961): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIxU_XWUmf4
Jean-Claude Pascal - ‘Nous les amoureux’ (Luxembourg, 1961): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i87Vm2BOXL4
Matt Monro - ‘I Love The Little Things’ (United Kingdom, 1964): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OIkip05qu0
Gigliola Cinquetti - ‘Non ho l’età’ (Italy, 1964): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utd9cHBPfRA
Kathy Kirby - ‘I Belong’ (United Kingdom, 1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeDI52bdntQ
France Gall - ‘Poupée de cire, poupée de son’ (Luxembourg, 1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyFnDf8PvmU
Cliff Richard - ‘Congratulations’ (United Kingdom, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xJcE9tnY6E
Massiel - ‘La La La’ (Spain, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhPAZOwEY0I
Mary Hopkin - ‘Knock Knock, Who’s There?’ (United Kingdom, 1970): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWIkmL39aYA
Dana - ‘All Kinds Of Everything’ (Ireland, 1970): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1a_5Hyzjks
The New Seekers - ‘Beg, Steal Or Borrow’ (United Kingdom, 1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcBM6f3Sz6s
Vicky Leandros - ‘Après toi’ (Luxembourg, 1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52W1665yI1Y
The Shadows - ‘Let Me Be The One’ (United Kingdom, 1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wmU3LJFQvc
Teach-In - ‘Ding-a-dong’ (Netherlands, 1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUNet0NF2DE
Lynsey de Paul and Mike Moran - ‘Rock Bottom’ (United Kingdom, 1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_WWnKt4GAY
Marie Myriam - ‘L’Oiseau et l’enfant’ (France, 1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQG8dtWClc8
Scott Fitzgerald - ‘Go’ (United Kingdom, 1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WBMsRc5fEs
Céline Dion - ‘Ne partez pas sans moi’ (Switzerland, 1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXLWfXmlXPc
Saara Aalto - ‘Monsters’ (Finland, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdjiuCUUpPc
Live Report - ‘Why Do I Always Get It Wrong?’ (United Kingdom, 1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi2puzoNppY
Riva - ‘Rock Me’ (Yugoslavia, 1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1glDWFMK_0
Michael Ball - ‘One Step Out Of Time’ (United Kingdom, 1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4uK77ZtPh4
Linda Martin - ‘Why Me’ (Ireland, 1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zyicQLmQq4
Sonia - ‘Better The Devil You Know’ (United Kingdom, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P6yTW_70B0
Niamh Kavanagh - ‘In Your Eyes’ (Ireland, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-Vamz7UAfQ
Imaani - ‘Where are You?’ (United Kingdom, 1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z745-juFlck
Dana International - ‘Diva’ (Israel, 1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ5B6w-Baxs
Sam Ryder - ‘Space Man’ (United Kingdom, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ0hqX_92zI
Kalush Orchestra - ‘Stefania’ (Ukraine, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1fl60ypdLs
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