Just a reminder of the BBC's (and others) ESC schedule:
Saturday 16th May
From ABBA to Azerbaijan - 03:00, BBC Radio 2
Maria McErlane talks Eurovision with Engelbert Humperdinck, the late Sir Terry Wogan, Ken Bruce and Cheryl Baker.
Graham Norton - 10:00, BBC Radio 2
A nod to Eurovision with some of the Song Contest's finest, Grill Graham with Maria, and two guests from the archive: singer Alison Moyet, plus the man who founded Motown Records, Berry Gor
Pointless Celebrities - 17:40, BBC1
A Eurovision special featuring Jay Aston, Mike Nolan, SuRie, Dana, Jade Ewen, John Lundvik, Niamh Kavanagh and Mans Zelmerlow.
Eurovision: Come Together - 18:25, BBC1
With Eurovision 2020 unable to go ahead as planned, Graham Norton gives viewers the chance to vote for their all-time favourite Eurovision song from an eclectic shortlist.
Eurovision: Europe Shine a Light - 20:00, BBC1
Eurovision: Europe Shine a Light honours all 41 songs that would have competed in the 2020 contest, but in a non-competitive format.
Douze Points - 21:00, BBC Radio 2
Graham Norton recalls his first ten years as UK commentator at the Eurovision Song Contest. Co-presented with super fan Paddy O’Connell. Featuring the winners and the UK entries.
[Clashes with Europe Shine a Light]
The A-Z of Eurovision - 22:00, BBC2
Rylan Clark-Neal narrates a guide to all things Eurovision in this compilation of highlights.
TOTP Goes Eurovision - 23:00, BBC2
Steve Wright introduces a special Eurovision-themed edition of the show, featuring archive songs by stars of the famous competition. Artists include Cliff Richard, Lulu, Bucks Fizz, Sandie Shaw, Brotherhood of Man, Johnny Logan, Abba and Scooch.
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Friday 15th May
Eurovision at 60 - 21:30, BBC4
Hosts and competitors tell the behind-the-scenes story of 60 years of Eurovision, the greatest and maddest song contest on earth.
When Eurovision Goes Horribly Wrong - 22:00, Channel 5
Angela Rippon hosts this three-hour celebration of the iconic annual musical extravaganza. Including the times when it goes horribly wrong.
[Not a BBC production]
Sunday 17th May
Ken Bruce's Ultimate Eurovision Chart - 02:00, BBC Radio 2
Celebrating the Eurovision Song Contest, Ken Bruce counts down the Top 40 all-time favourite Eurovision winning songs as voted for by Radio 2 listeners. Where will Abba, Celine Dion, Lulu or Bucks Fizz appear and what will be number one?
Let's ABBA Party! - 17:00, BBC Radio 2
Nicki Chapman celebrates the music of ABBA in a special show featuring many of their hits, and newly recorded interviews with founding members.
Eurovision Greatest Moments - 23:35, 5Select
A round up of the cheesiest, best Eurovision hits
[Not a BBC production]
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Available Now:
Eurovision 2020: The Cancelled Coronavirus Year - Youtube | BBC iPlayer
Filming for this exclusive behind the scenes documentary began back in February - before it was revealed that the 2020 Eurovision song contest in Rotterdam was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat follows James Newman as he prepares to be unveiled as the UK’s Eurovision representative, filming him both in rehearsals and backstage at his first public performance of his Eurovision entry, accompanied by his brother, artist John Newman and their mum.
Following the cancellation of Eurovision, James shares what this means for him and he speaks to some of this year’s other contestants in other countries about their experiences and future plans. The documentary features commentary from artists who have worked with James, including Olly Murs, Mollie King and Piers from Rudimental.
Dana: The Original Derry Girl - BBC iPlayer
In 1970, an 18-year-old schoolgirl left the Bogside in Derry to represent Ireland in the 15th Eurovision Song Contest. What happened that night was to change her life forever.
Dana - The Original Derry Girl is an emotional and honest look back at a girl’s incredible life story, retracing her steps to Amsterdam’s RAI theatre, where, against the odds, she became Ireland’s first Eurovision winner.
At a time when the violent conflict of the Troubles was dominating the news, Rosemary Scallon, better known as Dana, became a national hero overnight.
Eurovision Kings and Queens of Pop - BBC iPlayer
Rylan presents his pick of past Eurovision winners with brilliant BBC archive clips and the best songs that would have been a part of this year’s event in Rotterdam.
[Also broadcasts 16/05/20 at 22:00 on BBC Radio 2]
Its possible I've missed stuff, plus all the shows that other broadcasters are providing!!
Yeah, it sucks we don't have Eurovision this year, but its a small price to pay for public health, and at least we can still celebrate it!