Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: BBC One
Type: Reality
Rating: 7.2/10
Eurovision Song Contest
Overview
The Eurovision Song Contest is an international song competition, organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and featuring participants representing primarily European countries. Each participating country submits an original song to be performed on live television and radio, transmitted to national broadcasters via the EBU's Eurovision and Euroradio networks, with competing countries then casting votes for the other countries' songs to determine the winner.
This production, originally released in 1956, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Reality series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Reality, Talk genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.2 across its 70 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Reality and Talk.
- • Produced in Switzerland.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Specials
28 Episodes • Aired 2015-04-03
No season overview provided for this season.
Lugano 1956
1 Episodes • Aired 1956-05-24
The first ever Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland, at the Teatro Kursaal, on 24th of May 1956.
Frankfurt 1957
1 Episodes • Aired 1957-03-03
The 1957 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany after Switzerland declined to host the contest for a second time.
Hilversum 1958
1 Episodes • Aired 1958-03-12
The Netherlands had the honour of hosting the third Eurovision Song Contest. The 1958 contest took place at the television studios in Hilversum, the 'media capital' of the Netherlands. For the occasion, the venue was decorated with thousands of tulips.
Cannes 1959
1 Episodes • Aired 1959-03-11
The glamorous Mediterranean resort of Cannes, France hosted the 4th Eurovision Song Contest in March 1959.
