Eurovision - Terry Wogan cheers on Andy Abraham
Friday, 23 May 2008
Belgrade beckons as Andy Abraham flies the flag for the UK in the 53rd annual Eurovision Song Contest.
Andy and his self-penned funky love song, Even If, were chosen by the UK public in Eurovision – Your Decision after he fought off stiff competition from Michelle Gayle, The Revelations, LoveShy, Rob McVeigh and Simona Armstrong.
After losing his head-to-head sing-off, Andy was saved by Sir Terry Wogan's "wild card", which put him through to the public phone vote. Having triumphed, Andy is now preparing to sing for glory at this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
Eurovision veteran Sir Terry Wogan returns to provide his usual irreverent commentary.
A record 43 countries will compete this year and, for the first time, the Contest will feature two semi-finals.
Ten countries from each semi-final will go through to the final, along with the big four – the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Spain – and last year's winners, Serbia.
This year's entries will be sung in over 20 different languages and range in style from heavy rock to classic ballads, via Europop from Ireland's winged wannabe winner, Dustin the Turkey. Two countries – Azerbaijan and San Marino – are participating for the first time.
This episode is on BBC ONE, Saturday 24 May 2008 @ 8-11.15pm.
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