How can the United Kingdom return to the left-hand side of the leaderboard at Eurovision in Vienna?

After disappointing televote results in recent years, we look at the decisions facing the BBC as they look to turn around their fortunes in 2026. Music journalist Nick Levine joins us to give his view, while we share more news about who will be leading the search for the UK delegation this time around.

Later in the episode we reunite with friend of the podcast and Friend in London singer Tim Schou as he looks back on his career to date, and looks ahead to his new EP + some big live events on the way for him in the coming months.

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We're back with our first episode of the 2026 season as we begin our weekly episodes that will take us from now through until the contest in Vienna next May. Thing is, we don't know what Eurovision in Austria will look like, and who'll take part...

We attempt to explain the latest on the situation, whether member broadcasters will get the chance to vote on Israel's participation, and what happens next?

There's also some news from Albania and Montenegro, some excellent Eurovision song in the wild submissions, and the One Second Song returns!

And did we mention Rewind returns for a special look back at the last time Austria hosted a decade ago?!

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We give you a chance to hear a special conversation held at this year's Radio Festival hosted in London.

In a panel discussion produced by The Euro Trip podcast's Rob Lilley-Jones, you'll hear what happened when a line-up of fantastic guests talked about the past, present, and future of the contest, and why Eurovision continues to be a ratings winner on TV and radio.

Remember Monday also reflect on their experience as the UK entry, and we hear an acoustic version of their latest single.

The Euro Trip podcast will return in a fortnight as we start the journey to Vienna and Eurovision 2026.

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Something special for you this week as we catch up with the UK's representatives from Eurovision 2025 to look back on their journey.

Lauren, Holly, and Charlotte join us to reflect on their experiences in Basel, including a choatic end to Grand Final night, their hopes of returning to the contest in the future, and how they are preparing for their first ever UK tour.

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The final episode of this series of The Contest and Me is here, and we're chatting to a Eurovision winner. Sergio Jaen led the creative team that inspired Austria to victory in 2025 and he reflects on that unforgettable night in Basel.

He also looks back on his earliest memories of the contest, how an iconic entry inspired him to work towards a career crafting captivating performances, and he explains more about what he'll be doing in his new role as Creative Director for Benidorm Fest 2026.

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In this emergency episode we discuss the increasing calls from across Europe for the EBU to make a decision on Israel's participation in next year's contest.

As Irish broadcaster RTE and AVROTROS from The Netherlands declare they won't be at the contest in Vienna unless action is taken, we hear how other participating nations are reacting, where this leaves the contest, and what might happen in the coming days.

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The penultimate episode of this year's edition of The Contest & Me is here, and we're catching up with an old friend as Iceland's former Head of Delegation guides us through his varied Eurovision career.

Felix Bergsson explains how he could have represented his nation on their contest debut in the 1980s, and how he unexpectedly ended up working at his first Eurovision after the tragic passing of his friend back in 2011. From life in the commentary box to his time on the Reference Group and more, this is a fascinating conversation.

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We meet Eurovision 2026's new Executive Producer as preparations begin for next year's contest in Vienna.

In a wide ranging interview he discusses the finances available to organise the competition, when we can expect news on the hosts, stage design and creative concept, and how the situation involving Israel is impacting the work of the host broadcaster.

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For this week's episode we're going behind the scenes at Eurovision HQ to chat to one of the EBU's Digital Team.

Heidi Stephens first started covering the contest blogging for The Guardian in the mid-2000s, fast forward to today and she's among the first people to see artists take to the stage for their first rehearsals each year.

During this interview we'll hear how a UK winner helped her connect with the competition as a child, how she started covering the event in her pyjamas, and make sure you keep listening for an incredible moment from Rotterdam featuring one of Eurovision's most surprising participants.

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They are one of the contest's most beloved Eurovision countries, this week Finland's commentator joins us for a fascinating insight into his career so far.

Looking back to his earliest memory back in the mid-eighties, to what happens when the unexpected happens on stage, Mikko shares his most memorable moments from the commentary box. He also gives his view on the current controversies surrounding Eurovision, and even offers to share UMK with the BBC if it helps get the United Kingdom back towards the top of the final leaderboard.

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