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 @Bingewatch_Pod or via our Facebook page.
In this special encore of a previous Douze Points episode, producer Liam introduces Steven's deep dive into Ireland's record-breaking success at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Until recently, they held …
Eurovision week is finally here, and as the entertainment world descend on Malmo in Sweden, we know it's not always clear what's happening when. But fear not, Steven is here to explain all!
If you lov…
On the final episode before Eurovision Week 2024, we take a closer look at why the Big Five - France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom - get a free pass to the final, and wonder if that's…
It's been a big week, as the latest rule changes to the Eurovision running orders has caused quite a stir, but what is it, and how much will it really change anything?
If you like this episode, make s…
To celebrate 50 years since Abba's famous victory in Brighton (incidentally the first UK-hosted Eurovision to be held outside London), Steven Perkins looks back at the 1974 contest.
With a famous came…
We know all of this year's songs, and it seems the Swiss are now gaining momentum, but can anyone stop them? It's still an open field this year, and Sweden is set to be very tough to call, but who is…
Host Steven and Producer Liam get together once again to look ahead to the second semi final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Plus, the running orders for both semi-finals have been revealed, …
In the first of two special preview episodes, Steven and Producer Liam get together to discuss the contenders, the underdogs, and the also-rans of Semi Final 1.
It's a strong field featuring Croatia, …
Well that's it - our full roster of Eurovision songs is now complete, and the road to Malmo is well and truly underway!
Steven Perkins has you covered with all the breaking news and reaction from this…
Sweden, Australia, and Israel are among the latest countries to announce their Eurovision acts this year, but the biggest news of the week are the rule changes which will come into effect this year.
S…
In the last week, seven more countries have revealed their Eurovision songs - Netherlands, Cyprus, Switzerland, Austria, Iceland, Serbia, and of course the UK, but we cover this one in a special bon…
Years and Years front man Olly Alexander made headlines last year when he announced he will represent the UK at Eurovision 2024 in Malmo.
Expectations only grew when a short teaser of his song Dizzy w…
As things really start to heat up for Malmo's Eurovision Song Contest, both San Marino and Croatia announce their Eurovision acts, and we could have an all-time classic on our hands!
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It's been a busy week for Eurovision acts, as no less than seven countries confirmed who would be representing them in Malmo this May.
Steven Perkins has you covered with all the news and reaction, fr…
As Eurovision 2024 truly gets underway, we are getting inundated with news. In the past week, our hosts for Malmo have been announced, the semi-final lineups have been revealed, and more entries incl…
In the last week, four more countries confirmed their entries for Eurovision 2024, but who will be flying the flag for Malta, Spain, Norway and Ukraine?
Ukraine's track record in Eurovision has been v…
Bonjour, Ciao, Hello, and Bienvenu!
Douze Points is back for 2024 and we will be your ultimate companion as the Eurovision Song Contest makes its way to Malmo in May.
On this news update, Steven runs …
It's official! Olly Alexander, lead singer of Years & Years turned solo artist, has confirmed he is representing the UK at next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden.
In a statement, Olly said:
‘I’v…
What a 2023 it has been! As Steven takes a well deserved Douze Points break until the New Year, we sign off with a considered look back at the 2023 Junior Eurovision in Nice, as France romped home wi…
The 2023 Junior Eurovision Song Contest has just taken place in Nice, with 16 countries competing for the crown.
Who won?
Who was snubbed?
Who is a star in the making?
Steven is here with all of his init…