Episode 22

full
Published on:

2nd Oct 2023

The Countries Yet to Win Eurovision: Part 1

Always the bridesmaid but never the bride - that's how the saying goes, and for 24 countries that's the best way to sum up their Eurovision experience.

That's why in this two-part special, Steven Perkins shines a light on the biggest triers, the perennial flops, and the biggest near-misses in Eurovision history as we break down the countries who have never won.

Songs Mentioned in this Episode:

Salvador Sobral - Amar pelos dois (Portugal, 2017)

Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah (Finland, 2006)

Helena Paparizou - My Number One (Greece, 2005)

Sandra Kim - J’aime la vie (Belgium, 1986)

Riva - Rock Me (Yugoslavia, 1989)

Mary Spiteri - Little Child (Malta, 1992)

Chiara - The One That I Love (Malta, 1998)

Ira Losco - 7th Wonder (Malta, 2002)

Chiara - Angel (Malta, 2005)

Samira Bensaïd - Bitakat Hob (Morocco, 1980)

Eleni Foureira - Fuego (Cyprus, 2018)

Lisa Andreas - Stronger Every Minute (Cyprus, 2004)

Selma - All Out Of Luck (Iceland, 1999)

Yohanna - Is It True? (Iceland, 2009)

Da∂i og Gagnamagni∂ - Think About Things (Iceland, 2020)

Darja Svagner - Prisluhni mi (Slovenia, 1995)

Tanja Ribič - Zbudi se (Slovenia, 1997)

Nuša Derenda - Energy (Slovenia, 2001)

Hari Mata Hari - Lejla (Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2006)

Maja Blagdan - Sveta ljubav (Croatia, 1996)

Doris - Marija Magdalena (Croatia, 1999)

Jacques Houdek - My Friend (Croatia, 2017)

Let3 - Mama ŠČ! (Croatia, 2023)

Mia Dimšić - Guilty Pleasure (Croatia, 2022)

Luminita Anghel & Sistem - Let Me Try (Romania, 2005)

Paula Seling & Ovi - Playing With Fire (Romania, 2010)

Ilinca ft Alex Florea - Yodel It! (Romania, 2017)

WRS - Llámame (Romania, 2022)

Marcel Palonder - Kým nás máś (Slovakia, 1996)

Ovidijus Vyšniauskas - Lopsinė mylimai (Lithuania, 1994)

LT United - We Are The Winner (Lithuania, 2006)

The Roop - Discoteque (Lithuania, 2001)

Friderika - Kinek mondjam el vétkeimet (Hungary, 1994)

Joci Pápai - Origo (Hungary, 2017)

Edyta Górniak - To nie ja! (Poland, 1994)

Michał Szpak - Color Of Your Life (Poland, 2016)

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 and join our Facebook Page.

You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own!

And if you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows:

Bingewatch

Bitesize Bingewatch

Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com

Show artwork for Douze Points

About the Podcast

Douze Points
A Eurovision Podcast
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.

Liverpool 'Mae' not have been quite the success story the United Kingdom was hoping for, but that hasn't dampened our Euro-spirits! This is your essential podcast for the biggest, boldest Eurovision coverage in the whole gosh darn universe.

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 Sweden 2024 via France for Junior Eurovision 2023.

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.
Support This Show

About your host

Profile picture for Liam Heffernan

Liam Heffernan