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EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2013: SEMI-FINAL ONE
BBC3: Tuesday 14th May 8pm - 10pm

1/3. Radio 1's Scott Mills and Scissor Sisters' Ana Matronic present this year's first semi-final live from Sweden's Malmo Arena, where the acts include Ireland's Ryan Dolan. Members of the public have the opportunity to vote for who they want to see in Saturday's Grand Final, and UK representative Bonnie Tyler chats about her hopes for the 57th edition of the musical competition.



Presenter Scott Mills
Presenter Ana Matronic
Executive Producer Andrew Cartmell
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How to Win Eurovision
BBC3: Wed 15th May 8pm - 10pm
Repeat: BBC3, Fri 17 May 12:30am
Repeat: BBC3 Sun 19 May 7pm

To wet the appetite before the chintzy charabanc chugs into town (Malmo, Sweden this year), Greg James and Russell Kane try to nail the winning formula. Do you dress like Klingons and gargle with gravel (Lordi, 2006)? Do you write a song in praise of a lost Teletubby (Diggy Loo, Diggi Ley, 1984)? Or do you rip off your skirts like they were on fire (Bucks Fizz, 1981). Well, all those things have swung the vote. Though not, it has to be said, at the same time... Yet.

There’s also a headlong plunge into the Eurovision Hall of Shame. Had the Austrian pole-dancing/rap fiasco Woki mit deim Popo made last year’s final, we’d have had a clear winner.


Greg James and Russell Kane investigate the perceived attributes required to become a Eurovision Song Contest winner, including a strong gimmick, a dubious choice of costume and questionable singing talent. The presenters also celebrate past successes at the annual event, featuring interviews with Graham Norton, Scott Mills, Daz Sampson and former Bucks Fizz members Jay Aston, Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan.

Cast
Presenter Greg James
Presenter Russell Kane
Contributor Graham Norton
Contributor Jay Aston
Contributor Cheryl Baker
Contributor Mike Nolan
Contributor Scott Mills
Contributor Daz Sampson
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EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2013: SEMI-FINAL TWO
BBC3: Thur 16th May 8pm - 10pm



Scott Mills and Ana Matronic present the second live semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden as the remaining acts perform for a place in the Grand Final. Plus, there is a behind-the-scenes look at how the hopefuls have prepared for this year's competition, including Bonnie Tyler, who is representing the UK.
Cast
Presenter Scott Mills
Presenter Ana MatronicC
Executive Producer Andrew Cartmell
Producer Alison Marlow
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AT 61, Bonnie Tyler has just hired her very first vocal coach. He’s given her a set of weird exercises – a series of wailing, groaning and panting sounds. www.dailystar.co.uk

By Ann Gripper Mirror
Eurovision 2013 preview: Will Bulgaria entry Only Champions see Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yankulov join song contest winners?

We run the rule over Bulgaria's Eurovision Song Contest entry

JUST so you know, the opening EUROVISION SONG CONTEST SEMI-FINAL (8pm, BBC Three) is the one we UK viewers can vote in. www.dailystar.co.uk

By Ann Gripper Mirror
Eurovision 2013 semi-final 1 results: Ryan Dolan safely through to Song Contest final for Ireland


The UK was among the voters to send 10 qualifiers through to Saturday's final

By Ann Gripper Mirror
How wonderful, wonderful for Copenhagen: Bookies make Denmark's Emmelie De Forest the first ever odds-on Eurovision contestant

Norway, Ukraine and Azerbaijan are not trailing too far behind, with odds of 7/1, 9/1 and 12/1 respectively

By Ann Gripper Mirror
Who is 2013 Eurovision Song Contest host Petra Mede? All you need to know about the Swedish comedian

The 43-year-old Swedish TV comedy star was chosen to present this year's song contest

Bonnie Tyler's totally eclipsed by oddballs
Meet maddest Euro acts Sun

Attendees of the UK's Eurovision party at
the British Embassy in Copenhagen said the
Ambassador's DVD shelves contained nothing
but Scandi noir and Borgen box sets.
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Tonight, tonight
What to look for in SF2?

* Armenia - written by Tony Iomma.
Sadly that's not a recommendation.

* Azerbaijan - great staging.
And Farid's latest fitness video
is pretty special.


* Bulgaria - remember those mental
drummers who came 5th in 2007?
They're back. Sadly, again, not
a recommendation.

* Greece - yay! party ska with a
nice chorus "Alcohol is Free".

* Hungary - Portland-esque fey pop

* Israel - if the celeb weeklies
were commenting, this singer would
definitely be flaunting her curves.

* Malta - Jason Mraz wannabe.
Whether that's good or hellish is
up to you. (The latter, we assume.)

* Norway - very cool Europop. We like.

* Romania - VOTE CEZAR. Oddest entry.



BETTING: Norway is short odds to win,
but Azerbaijan could be a good bet,
they usually score well:



FYI 1: We'll update you on the Final
when the running order is announced.

FYI 2: Eurovision based raffle to raise
money for leukaemia:
Popbitch

By Ann Gripper Mirror
Eurovision 2013 voting: How you can choose your winners

The Song Contest voting is a thing of legend - but it's all simple really. Find out how it works...

By Ann Gripper Mirror
Eurovision 2013 semi-final 2 results: Song Contest final line-up complete

The final 10 qualifiers have been selected for Saturday's final

I love Eurovision, it’s like a drag pageant on steroids
Says ANA MATRONIC Sun

As Bonnie Tyler prepares for the big night, a warning from Engelbert: Eurovision? Believe me, it will be the longest night of Bonnie's life
Engelbert Humperdink passes words of advice and luck to 2013 hopeful
Son tells of agonising hours spent in wait for results- which last year left UK in second to last place
'Love Will Set You Free' singer spent night of loss with friends singing karaoke in hotel
Son and manager tried to stay positive in face of defeat as evening wore on
By SCOTT DORSEY - ENGELBERT'S SON AND MANAGER Mail