The first semi-final of Eurovision 2024 has taken place in Malmo, Sweden, and our first 10 Grand Final qualifiers are confirmed, but who are they?

Who were the standout performers on the night?

And how does this affect our expectations of the final?

Join Steven and producer Liam for some immediate reaction and insight following the broadcast, and get in touch - tell us your views over on X via @Bingewatch_Pod

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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 the unique distinction of being the only country to have won the contest seven times. Though they now share that honour with Sweden, following Loreen's win in 2023, Ireland's legacy can not be understated.

As they continue to rise up the ranks with the bookies, and as we begin to wonder if the impossibility of Ireland maybe challenging this year is really that impossible, we wanted to reshare this deep dive and get you all as excited as we are!

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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!

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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 really fair?

If you like this, you might like:

The Big Five

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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 sure you check our deep dive on the rules of Eurovision, part 1 and part 2.

Plus, it's a Eurovision first, as someone's medal goes to auction. Find out more and listen now!

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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 cameo from the Wombles, and a famous lack of Turkey and computers, it will go down as one of the great Eurovision Song Contests.

Mentioned on this episode:

The 1974 Eurovision Song Contest

Cliff Richard - Power To All Our Friends (United Kingdom, 1973)

Mocedades - Eres tú (Spain, 1973)

Anne-Marie David - Tu te reconnaîtras (Luxembourg, 1973)

Gigliola Cinquetti - Sì (Italy, 1974)

Gigliola Cinquetti - Non ho l’età (Italy, 1964)

Paulo de Carvalho - E depois do adeus (Portugal, 1974)

Olivia Newton-John - Long Live Love (United Kingdom, 1974)

Korni Grupa - Generacija ’42 (Yugoslavia, 1974)

ABBA - Waterloo (Sweden, 1974)

Ireen Sheer - Bye, Bye, I Love You (Luxembourg, 1974)

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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 your money on?

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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, which may give us a far better indication of who the real contenders could be...

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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, Ukraine, Finland... and Ireland, and with only ten qualifying spots up for grabs, it could be a feisty one! Who do you think will make it through?

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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 year's contest, so follow Douze Points for the only guide to Eurovision you need.

Mentioned in this episode:

Sarah Bonnici - Loop (Malta, 2024)

Angelina Mango - La noia (Italy, 2024)

5MIINUST x Puuluup - (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi (Estonia, 2024)

Ladaniva - Jako (Armenia, 2024)

Senak Khanagyan - Qami (Armenia, 2024)

Fahree ft Ilkin Dovlatov - Özünlə apar (Azerbaijan, 2024)

Nadir Rustamli - Fade To Black (Azerbaijan, 2022)

TuralTuranX - Tell Me More (Azerbaijan, 2023)

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