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Douze Points

Welcome to Douze Points: A Eurovision Podcast for TV addicts and fellow fans of the Eurovision Song Contest, hosted by journalist and superfan Steven Perkins. Every fortnight we’ll be covering all the breaking stories, plus deep dives into Eurovision history, exclusive interviews, and sharing our thoughts and predictions as we look ahead to Basel 2025. We’d love to hear from you as well, so if you’ve got a hot Eurovision take you want to share, get in touch with us via our socials at

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29:01

Eurovision Week 2023: Semi-Final 2 Reaction

Douze Points ·

2023/05/12

On this special episode of Douze Points, Steven is joined by his extended Bingewatch family, as Ian MacEwan and Hannah Fernando drop in to discuss all the highs and lows of Eurovision 2023's second semi-final.It was an interesting night, as Australia compete for potentially the last time, Luke Evans performed some poetry (we think it was intentional), and we can all agree that Hannah Waddingham is our new national treasure.What the evening lacked in competition favourites, it made up for in flair

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25:03

Nicki French Interview: The UK Love Eurovision Again!

Douze Points ·

2023/05/11

When Nicki French flew the flag for the United Kingdom with her song Don't Play That Song Again, anything less than a top ten finish was inconceivable. Oh how times have changed!In this bonus episode, Steven catches up with Nicki 23 years later to discuss the UK's renewed love Eurovision, the pressure of performing on the biggest music stage in Europe, and her new album of Eurovision covers.Listen & Puchase 'Eurovision' by Nicki French Now!If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to

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27:12

Eurovision Week 2023: Semi-Final 1 Reaction

Douze Points ·

2023/05/10

In our series of special Eurovision week episodes, Steven Perkins is joined by show producer Liam Heffernan to recap all of the events from the first semi-final, live from Liverpool. From Alesha Dixon rapping to Hannah Waddingham being Hannah Waddingham and, well, Croatia (IYKYK), Eurovision 2023 has been kicked off in style.Sweden led the pack in the group of death, as former winner Loreen returns with her song Tattoo, but Finland are hot on their tails. We recap all of the highlights from a night

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17:39

Interview: Ukraine's Tina Karol Chats Eurovision,...

Douze Points ·

2023/05/08

Can you believe it - Eurovision week is finally here?! From Mae Muller to Polan's unicorns, rehearsals are in full swing ahead of the first Semi Final on Tuesday night, when the competition officially begins.On this episode, we are delighted to be speaking to Tina Karol. As Ukraine's entry in 2006 with Show Me Your Love, she knows a thing or two Eurovision, and will be representing her country during the flag parade in Saturday's grand final too.She now keeps busy as a singer, actress and activist,

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11:49

Eurovision's Big Five

Douze Points ·

2023/05/01

Welcome to Douze Points, the podcast for Eurovision fans from journalist and Eurovision obsessive Steven Perkins.With Eurovision 2023 just around the corner, we take a closer look at the Big 5 - France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and of course the United Kingdom. Why do these countries get an automatic place in Grand Final? Is it fair? And what sort of advantage does it give them>Listen to find out...If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter

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06:12

From King Charles to Eurovision Royalty - the...

Douze Points ·

2023/04/24

On this week's Douze Points we look at the official Eurovision launch event, featuring this year's hosts Hannah Waddingham, Alesha Dixon and Julia Sanina.Plus, we reveal some of the BBC's Eurovision coverage across May, including exclusive shows and tie-ins with some of their most popular shows.And finally, what does the coronation of King Charles have to do with Eurovision? Find out by listening now!If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter

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13:46

The Secrets to Sweden's Success

Douze Points ·

2023/04/17

In the news this week, details have emerged of the semi-final performances, which range from legends of Eurovision past to, well, Rita Ora.Plus, we take a closer look at the unstoppable success of Sweden, as Loreen hopes to win the country's seventh Eurovision crown and make it the joint most successful country alongside Ireland. So what is it that makes them so good at Eurovision?If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod

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04:19

The BBC Announce Official Eurovision Screenings...

Douze Points ·

2023/04/10

Making Eurovsion headlines this week:The BBC have released details of several Eurovision screening events across the UK, with more cities to be announced in the coming weeks.The Eurovision stage is officially under construction, so the countdown is on!Dario Campeotto, who represented Denmark in 1961, has died at the age of 84.France reveal details of the next Junior Eurovision Song Contest.If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at

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14:11

"A Long Time Ago, Was It?" - The UK's Last Eurovision...

Douze Points ·

2023/04/03

On this episode of Douze Points we're taking a look back at 1998, the last year the United Kingdom were on hosting duties following Katrina and the Waves' resounding win the previous year.From Terry Wogan's dated hosting to Ukrika Jonsson's mishap with the Netherlands, it was a ceremony of many lasts (including the use of a live orchestra) as well as many firsts (such as the crazy results map), and also some moments that some people would much rather forget.If you love Eurovision as much as we do,

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04:56

Eurovision Semi-Final Running Orders Revealed

Douze Points ·

2023/03/27

It's a big week for Eurovision updates, as the full running orders for the two semi-finals have been announced.Ten nations from each semi-final show, to be held in Liverpool on Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th May, will qualify for the grand final on Saturday 13th, in which (at the time of recording) Sweden are the heavy favourites as 2012 winner Loreen returns with another banger.2nd Semi-Final Full Lineup Reveal1st Semi-Final Full Lineup RevealIf you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to

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15:02

Ukraine's Remarkable Eurovision History

Douze Points ·

2023/03/20

In the first episode of Douze Points, we take a closer look at should-be hosts Ukraine's short but wildly successful history at the Eurovision Song Contest, despite being mired by controversy and conflict.Plus, the UK have announced their Eurovision entry and we run through the biggest headlines across the Eurovision world this week.The Best Will Ferrell Scenes in Netflix's Fire SagaJamala Performs 1944 at the 2016 Eurovision Grand Final2022 Eurovision Grand Final2005 Eurovision Grand FinalIf you

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