Grand Final Eurovision Song Contest

This programme contains scenes of Oh, hello. A very warm welcome to

everybody watching in the United Kingdom. Welcome to the 58th

Eurovision Song Contest. I'm Graham Norton. For the next

three hours, or so, I'll be guiding you through this - this madness.

That little caterpillar is leaving the place where we had last year's

Eurovision. We're glad it seat back of it. It'll be taking a tour of

Europe before arriving in Malmo in Europe before arriving in Malmo in

Europe before arriving in Malmo in Sweden. It is our host nation. Malmo

is quite a young city. 300,000 is quite a young city. 300,000

people live here. It's raining in Paris. That's not nice for the

Paris. That's not nice for the Paris. That's not nice for the

caterpillar. Oh, careful! This caterpillar will eventually turn

into a butterfly. If you are at all phobic of butterflies, this is not

the contest for you. There maybe no bees left on the Planet Earth but

there is a playing of butterflies in there is a playing of butterflies in

Malmo. It was quite a controversial decision to have it in Malmo this

year. Stockholm wanted it. In the end it went to Malmo because they

host a big festival. The biggest TV show in Sweden.

show in Sweden. Oh, nearly at Malmo. It maybe going

over the bridge that links Copenhagen to Malmo.

Oh, I believe that - there it is. There is the bridge. It takes about

20 minutes to drive. Possibly longer if you are a caterpillar. We can

And there it is - the Eurovision butterfly. It is flying directly to

town, Malmo. Thank you very much, that's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Captain

of the Swedish football team and a big local hero.

Grew up just a stone's throw from the stadium. There is the stadium.

written by Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus from ABBA.

This now represents the brick and over it will come all 26

participating countries with flag bearers. Bonnie Tyler last night got

an enormous cheer at the dress an enormous cheer at the dress

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an enormous cheer at the dress ceremony, really, is that it does

really stretch out the evening. In previous years, I mean, the contest

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just flies by. It's over before you but who will get gold? This lady is

Petra Mede. She is a comedian. And in a shock - she's actually funny.

Welcome to the Grand Final of the year. But, don't worry, there's

still lots of mad staging and choreography and can yous tombs.

choreography and can yous tombs. Good evening, mime' Petra Mede. --

APPLAUSE. She's

She's really

She's really popular

She's really popular in

She's really popular in Sweden. A big star. She presents a comedy

show. The contestants have marched into the arena to the sound of the

new Eurovision anthem. Written by two generations of pop. Benny and

Bjorn together with Avicii. Give them a big hand.

APPLAUSE Avicii, Bjorn and Benny. We couldn't

get ABBA, but at least we got ABV. That wasn't a great gift for you,

all the Dancing Queens in the audience, welcome.

She knows her crowd. In England in the-year-old '50s a

meeting was held with a group of broadcasting directors. Together

they came up with a grand idea, to unite a Europe torn apart by war

through the power of music. They created the Eurovision Song Contest.

Today, 57 years later, it's bigger than ever.

Tonight, 44 countries are watching, including Australia. Amazing.

Yes, Australians love the competition so much they follow it

live, even though it's 5.00am down there.

We actually have a live camera in the home of an usual family watching

us right now. -- an Australian Ah, the excitement of live TV.

Tonight it's an honour for me to welcome you to Malmo, Sweden, where

26 artists will fight for the win. Remember, their fate is in your

hands. Later, when it is time to vote, you need a phone and the

number that appears on your screen. You can vote by calling or sending a

text message. For example, if you want to vote for song number one,

dial the number and add 01. If you want to vote for song number 26, add

26 at the end. You can also send a text. This is annoying bit when I

speak English over someone speaking English but I'm contractually

obliged to do it. That information isn't available to you. Voters in

the UK can only vote by calling, not by text. Remember, not all

instructions apply to UK viewers. Lines won't open until after all 26

acts have performed. Please don't vote until then, as your vote may

not be count and you may still be charged. For full terms and

conditions, advice the website, conditions, advice the website,

bbc.co.uk/eurovision. Just a bit more. Viewers' votes are combined

50/50 with the scores of national juries and those juries across

Europe watched and voted on last night's dress rehearsal. The UK

jurors are mews kick industry professionals and this year are

Melissa James, Tony Hatch, Rita Campbell, Natalie McQueen and Tony

Blackburn. Mobile app voting is not available to British viewers. The

only way to vote tonight is to call. I've said it once. I'll say it about

I've said it once. I'll say it about six times! May the best song win.

six times! May the best song win. six times! May the best song win.

And let the competition begin. forget, red button viewers can

singalong to all of tonight's songs. Not all of them, Romania, good luck

singing along with that. Press your button now for both English and the

native language. These postcards go to the home of the singer. This is

Amandine Bourgeois representing France. She likes shopping and

getting her hair done. They're quite ban these postcards I would say.

France last won 36 years ago. It is a fans' favourite but I think going

first, it will be left behind in the voting, as the UK learnt to their

cost last year. This is a whiff of Courtney Love about this girl. So,

Courtney Love about this girl. So, SUNG IN FRENCH:

# At the end of the day # Have a good look

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# I'll be the one # Have a good look

# I'll be the one # I'll be the one

# Unless, unless two becomes # Unless we see our battles

# Unless, unless two becomes # Unless we see our battles

# Unless, unless two becomes incredible performer and an

incredible song, but could get forgotten. This year, it is not the

luck of the draw. The producers put together the running order, apart

from their own country, Sweden, to make it fair, they pulled it out of

a hat. They chose unlucky 16. No-one has ever won in that position.

No-one has ever won, singing second, either. I don't think that's change

either. I don't think that's change tonight. This is Andruis Pojavis,

representing Lithuania. The song is representing Lithuania. The song is

called Something. Be wasn't he called Something. Be wasn't he

adorable as a child. He has spent a year in Ireland writing material and

the favourite part of his body are the arms. The stylist should be

sacked. Honestly, you would dress better to come and see the contest.

better to come and see the contest. better to come and see the contest.

# Instead I'm falling apart # If you don't know

# When summertime falls It becomes untrue

# Because of my shoes I'm wearing today

# One is called Love The other is Pain

# So tell me now

# I'm in your head I'm in your heart, tell me now

# Tell me now because I'm falling apart to see you here

# If you don't know I'm in love with you

# When summertime falls It becomes untrue

# Because of my shoes I'm wearing today

# One is called Love The other is Pain

# But still you don't know I'm in love with you

# When summertime falls It becomes untrue

# Because of my shoes I'm wearing today

# One is called Love The other is Pain

# One is called Love The other is Pain. #

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Thank

Thank you

Thank you Sweden,

are one. Yes, great. That was are one. Yes, great. That was

Andruis Pojavis. What does he change into after the competition? We would

love you to share your comments. You can send them to the website, via

fast back or Twitter. Song number three is from Moldova, a very pretty

lady, Aliona Moon. She loves horses, Aliona Moon. She was the backing

singer for the Moldovan entry last year, that was Pasha. She has

written this song and will be written this song and will be

accompanying her on the piano. This performance is all about the frock.

performance is all about the frock. SINGS IN ROMANIAN: # A thousand

# A thousand burning falling stars stole us glances

# In the skies a thousand age-old nights would crumble, but we stayed put

# Between sun and rain

# Thousands of colours are born But we only see clouds

# Memories of us

# We put on pages and then we both destroyed them

# Between sun and rain

# Thousands of colours are born But we only see clouds

# Memories of us

# We put on pages and then we both destroyed them

# A thousand tears don't wash away my pain since losing you

# A thousand nights I've been swallowed by silence

# It wants me to forget you But it's asking me too much

# I don't think the thrill we had is in the past

# I want a new start!

# Between sun and rain

# Thousands of colours are born But we only see clouds

# Memories of us

# We put on pages and then we both destroyed them

# Between sun and rain

# Thousands of colours are born But we only see clouds

# Memories of us

# We put on pages and then we both destroyed them

# I believed in your love I hoped it wouldn't go away

# I believed in big dreams You chose to disappear

# I believed the thrill we had was not in the past

# I want a new start!

# Between sun and rain

# Thousands of colours are born But we only see clouds

# Memories of us

# We put on pages and then we both destroyed them

# Between sun and rain

# Thousands of colours are born But we only see clouds

# Memories of us

# We put on pages and then we both destroyed them. #

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

hair. Who knew Donald Trump was a style

style icon

style icon in

style icon in Moldova?

style icon in Moldova? The butterfly for the flag of Finland. This is

quite a controversial song. Well, not really. We did read in the

papers that Turkey had chosen not to screen the contest because of this

screen the contest because of this performance. Her name is Krista

Siegfrids. The song is called Marry Siegfrids. The song is called Marry

Me. She wrote the song, it says here, as a hint for her long-term

boyfriend to propose to her. As hibits go, that's not very subtle,

is it -- hints. And moreover, he still hasn't actually proposed.

At the end of the song, there are two girls kissing. And if two girls

kissing offends you, then you need kissing offends you, then you need

kissing offends you, then you need # Spying on you undercover

# I'm your slave # So marry me, I'll be your

# Marry me, baby, I'll play your game, I'll change my last name

# I'll walk the walk of shame I'll do it for you, for you, for you

# Yeah, I'll do it for you Marry me, baby!

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ding dong!

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ding dong!

# I know where the future's heading I can see my perfect wedding

# Isn't that just bracing?

# I don't think there are no ladies who will give you cuter babies

# Isn't that amazing? I'm your slave and you're my master

# Oh, baby, come on, take a shot!

# So marry me, I'll be your Queen Bee, I'll love you endlessly

# I'll do it for you, for you, for you, yeah, I'll do it for you

# Marry me, baby! I'll play your game

# I'll change my last name I'll walk the walk of shame

# I'll do it for you, for you, for you, yeah, I'll do it for you

# Marry me, baby!

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ding dong!

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ding dong!

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ding dong!

# This is the day # If you run away

# Oh...yeah, what you waiting, # Marry me, I'll be your Queen Bee

# Marry me, baby! I'll play your game, I'll change my last name

I'll walk the walk of shame I'll do it for you, for you, for you

# Yeah, I'll do it for you Marry me, baby!

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ding dong!

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ding dong!

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ding dong! #

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Universal

Universal have

Universal have signed

want to launch her internationally as a popstar. Good luck to her.

Spain. The group is called ESDM. They each have a hobby. Will are

three of them. He likes flying planes. She likes taking pictures.

If she looks familiar and you live in the Oxford area, you might know

her. She lived there briefly when she was married to the racing driver

Fernando Alonso. Look, it's a traditional Spanish bag pipe, song

SUNG IN SPANISH: # The storm

# And you arrive with all that you mean

# Discovering who I am

# You are that light which through the universe

# Invites me to travel With you to the end

# The illusion of a life ahead Which starts right now

# Let's go without fear Let's shout that love won in the end

# That we are now you and me

# You are that light which through the universe

# Invites me to travel With you to the end

# You are that light which through the universe

# Invites me to travel With you to the end

# Invites me to travel With you to the end

# You are that light which through the universe

# Invites me to travel With you to the end

# You are that light which through the universe

# Invites me to travel With you to the end

# Invites me to travel With you to the end

# With you to the end With you to the end. #

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The

The band

The band is

from Spain to Malmo on boat. It took a week. I'm guessing it will feel a

lot longer on the way home. Is that the famous lighthouse outside

Brussels? I think it is. Is that Roberto Bellarosa, the youngest

performer in tonight's competition? I think it is. He is only 18, bless

him. But the song it o- --written with Ian changes who has written for

One direction and co-wrote the winning song in 2011. That is not

the last ten pin bowling shot we will tonight. Songs in the

Eurovision are often about love, how it can heal, bring peace and harm

any. Yeah, this is called Love Kills. If love doesn't kill us, the

choreography will. It's woeful. # But the pain

# When the end was near, she felt # Cos he didn't fight for life

# There's a lesson that you always have to learn

# Through the consequence of fire comes the burn

# Waiting for the bitter pill

# Give me something I can feel

# Cos love kills over and over

# Love kills over and over

# Waiting for the bitter pill

# Something I can truly feel

# Cos love kills over and over

# Love kills over and again

# One last, one last One last breath for life

# Won't you give me Give me hope tonight?

# Waiting for the bitter pill

# Give me something I can feel

# Love kills over and over

# Waiting for the bitter pill

# Something I can truly feel

# Cos love kills over and over

# And love kills over and again

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Representing Belgium there. Very catchy

catchy song,

catchy song, Love

catchy song, Love Kills.

catchy song, Love Kills. A few shout outs to parties. Tom and David are

having a party in Redchurch Street, I won't tell you what number. You

could head down. Dan and Luke are celebrating Eurovision in York. This

will is probably illegal, on the internet they are watching Cape

Town. Simon is having a party as well. I think up in Camden

somewhere. The lady we are seeing here is Birgit Oigemeel, she is

represent representing Estonia. They last won in 2001. I should tell you,

she is singing for two, ladies and gentlemen. She is five months

pregnant. This begins in black-and-white, your telly hasn't

# Looking into my heart # Everything can change

# Ice will melt # Every end is nothing more

# We need night so the day can bring light

# To have a new beginning

# Let the past stay in the past

# To have a new beginning

# The curtain opens again

# A next act is beginning I can rise again

# My spirit is the same But I have a new beginning

# My fate will change I have a new path

# And I know, I know

# Everything can change for the better

# Every closed door will open again

# Ice will melt and trees will blossom

# Every end is nothing but a new beginning

# We need night so the day can bring light

# To have a new beginning

# Let the past stay in the past

# Ice will melt and trees will blossom

# Every end is nothing but a new beginning

# We need night so the day can bring light

# To have a new beginning

# Let the past stay in the past!

# To have a new beginning... #

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Thank

Thank you

Thank you Europe.

everybody. Thank you. Something charmingly retro about that, the

styling, the song, the staging it could have been representing

Luxembourg in 1978. Song number eight is Belarus. The lady to take

up the challenging representing their country is called Alyona

Lanskaya. The song is called Solayoh. She originally won the

national selection last year. The President ordered a recount of the

votes and she was replaced. This year, she, the song that she won

with, was tnts copyright, so they replaced it with this one. That is

the only monkey we will see. Now, # Friday night was going nowhere

# Then a noise caught my attention And I heard a wonderful sound

# Coming at me like a tsunami Nearly took my feet off the ground

# A rush of excitement flowed into my ears

# Oh, beautiful people ah ha-hi ha-hi-ha!

# Hi-ia-ia-ia!

# Solayoh, Solayoh, where the sun is always shining on ya

# We play-oh, we play-oh to the rhythm of a cha-cha

# Solayoh, Solayoh, turn the music up, it's gonna get ya

# We play-oh, we play-oh, we can make it into a hot night

# Situation started improving Maybe this was kismet now

# And my body started moving I was really shaking down

# Something happened when I was dancing

# I could feel that powerful beat

# Taking me to new dimensions Waking up the devil in me

# A heavenly chorus and love all around

# Oh, beautiful people ah ha-hi ha-hi-ha!

# Hi-ia-ia-ia!

# Solayoh, Solayoh, where the sun is always shining on ya

# We play-oh, we play-oh to the rhythm of a cha-cha

# Solayoh, Solayoh, turn the music up, it's gonna get ya

# We play-oh, we play-oh, we can make it into a hot night

# It feels like I'm dreaming this word makes no sense.

# Let's sing it again now "Ah ha-i!"

# Solayoh, Solayoh, where the sun is always shining on ya

# Solayoh, Solayoh, where the sun is always shining on ya

# We play-oh, we play-oh to the rhythm of a cha-cha

# Solayoh, Solayoh, turn the music up, it's gonna get ya

# We play-oh, we play-oh, we can make it into a hot night

# Solayoh, Solayoh, turn the music up, it's gonna get ya.

# We play-oh, we play-oh, we can make it into a hot night

# We can make it into cha-cha! #

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Thank

Thank you

Thank you very

you've just tuned in and you are thinking, the voices are really

different this year? What else could it be? It's the 58th Eurovision Song

Contest. You haven't miss missed Bonnie Tyler as is Ryan Dolan

representing Ireland. There will be another fella hanging upside down in

a Perspex box. Hard to say, thoord do. This young man is called

Gianluca. He is representing Malta. He is a doctor. So, if you're

experiencing a medical emergency in Malta tonight, sorry, they are one

down! The song is called Tomorrow. It's a very sweet song. I like it a

lot. But the staging, I think, would probably let it down a bit. See what

# Never questions why # An extra careful guy

# Risk assessment is his investment in a life of no surprise

# Till she walked into his life

# She's spontaneous indeed Uncertainty's her creed

# She has always been neither black or white, just a curious delight

# She threw affection his direction A collection of her smiles

# And to his surprise, whoah-oh

# She's like tomorrow, oh so distant She just wants to play

# She's like tomorrow, oh so distant She just wants to play

# Like tomorrow She is always one day away

# All the time she slips away It's close, but yet so far

# It's time to follow her tomorrow Whoah-oh

# Time to follow her tomorrow Whoah-oh

# He fell for her too fast We all thought it wouldn't last

# Cos good ol' Jeremy likes his rigorous routine

# Cos he only thinks today

# But tomorrow is a way to find a new direction and you'll be OK

# She's like tomorrow, oh so distant She just wants to play

# Like tomorrow She is always one day away

# All the time she slips away It's close, but yet so far

# It's time to follow her tomorrow Oh-oh

# Time to follow her tomorrow, oh-oh

# Time to follow her tomorrow, oh-oh

# Time to follow her tomorrow, oh-oh

# She's like tomorrow, oh so distant She just wants to play

# Like tomorrow She is always one day away

# One day away One day away

# One day away One day away

# And all the time she slips away It's close, but yet so far

# It's time to follow her tomorrow Oh-oh

# It's time to follow her tomorrow Oh-oh

# It's time to follow her tomorrow. #

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but maybe not right forrure oil vision.

vision. I

vision. I think

vision. I think they

vision. I think they brought that park bench all the way from Malta.

He will be sorry lugging it home. We would love to hear what you think

about the show or see your pictures from your your owe vision party. You

can go to bbc.co.uk/Eurovision. Terms and conditions can be found on

the website. This lady is Dina Garipova, she is mad about culture.

She loves paintings and things and ballet and all sorts! She is

representing Russia. The song is called What If. It really is a very

optimistic anthem. It's perfect for Eurovision. Russia normally do well.

They have one wons in 2008. Last year The Grannies, remember them?

They came second. Possibly too early in the running order for a victory.

I'm sure this will do well. Song ten # What if we would open up

# What if I could make you all believe? If we, if we, if we...

# What if we all opened our arms?

# What if we came together as one?

# What if we aimed to stop the alarms?

# What if we chose to bury our guns?

# Why don't we always reach out to those

# Who need us the most?

# Together we can change the path of time

# Together we have power to decide

# The answer lies within our hearts and minds

# Together, together

# Together we can make a better place

# On this little island out in space

# Together we can change the world for ever

# What if we all opened our arms?

# What if we came together as one?

# What if we aimed to stop the alarms?

# What if we chose to bury our guns?

# Let's unite and make a change

# Let's unite and write a new page

# Come on, sinners, come on, saints Have faith

# Why don't we always reach out to those...

# What if we all opened our arms?

# What if we came together as one?

# What if we aimed to stop the alarms?

# What if we chose to bury our guns?

# Why don't we always reach out to those

# Who need us the most?

# Ooooh. #

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colour would look good on a flock - and

and I

and I was

and I was right!

and I was right! Good song though. I predict many points. You noticed the

wrist-bands there, popularised by Cold Play, during Bonnie Tyler's

performance we are using that as well. Now another of the big five,

Germany. If you enjoyed last year's winner you will enjoy Cascada. There

are strong similarities. Cascada is three people. It's Natalie singing

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# We are young at heart # I believe the little child

# We are young at heart # I can feel the music in me

# Found a love that eyes cannot see # We are young at heart

thought, Denise Van O You ten has let herself go, no, that's Cascada

representing Germany. -- OUTEN. Next up is Armenia, the band is called

Dorians and the song is called Lonely Planet. It's a shock this got

through. It's composed by Tony Iommi. From Black Sabbath. Armenia

has never won. Could this do it, # That can tell us what

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# Treat us wrong # We can save you

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# We can save you We take a break now for a short

comedy film. We will go back to Petra.

Many thanks to Dorians from Armenia. One of tonight's 26 performers

hoping to become the winner of the 58th Eurovision Song Contest. During

this week our EBU host, Lynda Woodruff... CHEERSHas tried and I

emphasise tried, to show you the wonders of Sweden. Tonight she has

Hello. This is Lynda Woodruff. I am the spokesperson for the European

Broadcasting Union, the EBU. Last year the Eurovision Song Contest was

held in asker - in a sunny and exotic place and this year we're in

Sweden. It's beautiful. But very Sweden. It's beautiful. But very

cold. Lynda Woodruff is a character from the festival. The Swedish

people are very warm at heart. people are very warm at heart.

Hello. Maybe they don't speak Hello. Maybe they don't speak

English. She's very popular here. Played by Sarah. Suring this week,

I've been asked to give you a tour of this lovely country. -- during

this week. Tonight we're visiting the capital, Stockholm.

Buildings here date all the way back to the 15th century and for all you

young viewers out there, that's very old. It's like all them little old

ladies from Russia last year put together. Or, like Inglebert

Dinglehump. He was beginning to enjoy the show. Her dad is from

London, mum from New York. This is the castle where the Royal Family

live, Freya, Bjorn and Benny. Apparently they never come out

together any more. Down here in the royal armoury tourists can get a

glimpse of the costumes they used to wear. I think these are from the

Voulez vous video. Aha, ahay. And these, are of course

the costumes they wore when they won the contest with Waterloo back in

1974. I'm surprised more Eurovision fans haven't found this place yet.

Thanks to the amazing city of Stockholm and remember...

# The winner takes it all... # And when Linda is not being Linda

she is Sarah, a well-known singer here. She has tried to represent

Sweden, I think four times, but never got through. She will be

singing for us later. I'm standing in the middle of the Malmo Arena,

surrounded by over 11,000 Eurovision surrounded by over 11,000 Eurovision

fans. They have travelled here from all corners of the world. Can I hear

you chance again. CHEERS

And, standing directly around me are the real hard-core fans.

The true essence of the Eurovision Song Contest. And to you, I have

just one thing to say - you just haven't met the right girl yet! But,

I have very special treat... I have a very special treat for you. 14

a very special treat for you. 14 more songs. Can you believe it? Next

up, it's Anouk from The Netherlands. up, it's Anouk from The Netherlands.

We like Petra. She is good news. It is very hard to be funny at events

like this. I think they've done a good job in sweevenlt not just with

the staging and lighting but the whole tone. -- sweeb. Bonnie will be

here soon. Good luck. If you think Britain has a hard time, spare a

thought for The Netherlands. This is almost ten years since they

qualified for the Grand Final. This year they did it with Anouk and a

song called Birds. The writer of the song says it is too good to win

Eurovision. It's already been number one there. If you don't like Lana

Del Ray, then you'll loathe Anouk. Del Ray, then you'll loathe Anouk.

# It seems my thoughts # When I try to live life

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# And with my one wing # To a place without fear

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# All I need are trees and flowers energy pop, that stands out and

might, might translate into a lot of votes. One song away from Bonnie.

But before her, oh, what a treat we have for you. This is Romania. And

have for you. This is Romania. And that is Cezar. The song is called

that is Cezar. The song is called It's My Life. I don't want to spoil

It's My Life. I don't want to spoil It's My Life. I don't want to spoil

it for you. But, it's a special it for you. But, it's a special

probably be removed from the room as we embrace song No 14. Cezar. Take

we embrace song No 14. Cezar. Take # Love is so bright

# Love is so deep And it makes my life complete

# Like a mountain in the sky Love is high, so high

# It's my life And I know it's not for ever

# It's my life And I'll share it all with you

# It's my life We were meant to be together

# I'll give my life to you

# Love is so strong In the heart where you belong

# It's a dream, a desire And is burning like a fire

# Love is so deep And it makes my life complete

# Like a mountain in the sky Love is high, so high

# It's my life

# It's my life

# It's my life

# I'll find my story

# And fight for my glory

# Of love

# Love!

# It's my life And I know it's not for ever

# It's my life And I'll share it all with you

# It's my life We were meant to be together

# I'll give my life to you. #

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because you can do something, doesn't

doesn't mean

doesn't mean you

doesn't mean you should.

doesn't mean you should. What were those dancers doing? It looked like

they were changing a giant duvet cover. Oh, look at that, it is the

UK, it is the butterfly landing outside actual Tyler's home. It is

very nice, isn't it. If you are drinking, why not charge your glass

and raise a toast to Bonnie Tyler. I know we know she's famous. But the

reaction to her, here in Malmo has been extraordinary. It is lovely the

way the other acts want to meet her and have their photograph taken with

her. Laura Hopkins on Twitter says she's bought two goldfish, named one

Bonnie and one Tyler. Let's hope they are not fleeting belly-up in

the bowl by the end of the evening. -- floating.

-- floating. -- floating.

# You say you don't believe # And you laugh at the thought

# You never see the rainbow # You say you wanna believe, but

# That's all fine if that's how you want it to be

# But if you're feeling alone and afraid and you can't breathe

# Believe in me, yeah

# Believe in me, yeah

# Believe in the way I look at you and stand beside you

# The way I speak the truth I'd never lie to you

# If you just believe in the things that your eyes can see

# Believe in me

# You come and you go when there's never no compromise

# That's why

# The seconds and the minutes of the days of your life

# Go crawling by

# That's all fine if that's how you want it to be

# But if you're feeling along and afraid and you can't breathe

# Believe in me, yeah

# Believe in the way I look at you and stand beside you

# The way I speak the truth I'd never lie to you

# If you just believe in the things that your eyes can see

# Believe in me

# What-cha gonna do when your ship is sinking

# And you're crying out for help And just a seagull's listening

# In the dark of the night In the middle of the fight

# When you're reaching out for something and there's nothing?

# Believe in me, yeah

# Believe in the way I look at you and stand beside you

# The way I speak the truth I'd never lie to you

# If you just believe in the things that your eyes can see

# Believe in me. #

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Ahhh,

Ahhh, we

Ahhh, we couldn't

more. Bonnie looked like she enjoyed herself. Fantastic job. On stage

with Bonnie were voke lists, Hayley Sanderson, Krysten Cummings, Antony

do Goldsbrough, Michael Gazzard, and grant Nugent Kershaw.

The staging was overseen by Karen Bruce. At home some of those cheers

-- if only some of those cheers can be converted into votes tonight.

That would be amazing. Oh, it's very tense-making. This young man is

called Robin Stjernberg. He is from Sweden. He is representing that

country with a song called You. The procuesers have done the running

order tonight. -- the producers. They picked Sweden's position out of

a hat. They got the very unluck unlucky No 16. No-one has won from

this position. Quite a catchy this position. Quite a catchy

this position. Quite a catchy # Hey, do you remember

# And I played the piano # Those were the days

# I live my dream I owe it all to you

# I owe it to you

# Isn't it crazy? Yeah, isn't it crazy?

# It's all because of you-ou All because of you-ou

# It's all because of you-ou, oh-oh All because of you-ou, oh-oh

# I know that if the sky would fall I'd survive it all

# Because of you-ou, oh-oh

# I reach for the horizon

# Whenever I've got days of doubt bringing me down

# So even if disaster strikes

# I close my eyes and then I'm next to you

# I'm right there with you, oh

# Yeah, isn't it crazy? Yeah, isn't it crazy?

# It's all because of you-ou All because of you-ou

# It's all because of you-ou, oh-oh All because of you-ou, oh-oh

# I know that if the sky would fall I'd survive it all

# Because of you-ou, oh-oh

# It's all because of you Because of you

# Because of you It's all because of you-ou-ou

# I know that if the sky would fall I'd survive it all

# Because of you-ou, oh

# It's all because of you-ou, oh-oh Because of you-ou, oh-oh

# I know that if the sky would fall I'd survive it all

# Because of you-ou, oh-oh. #

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A

A huge

A huge response

the home boy -- in the hall here, Robin Stjernberg from Sweden. In

rehearsal he wore his hair down and he looked so like Clare Balding. It

was extraordinary. The atmosphere here tonight is

really special. It is a much smaller stadium than normal. 11,000. Last

year it was 20,000. Because it is not that hard to get to Malmo, lots

of really die-hard Eurovision fans, from all around Europe, are loving

tonight's show. I listened to the CD quite a lot before I came away. This

song really struck in my head. It is a very simple little ditty called

Kedvesem, which is Hungarian for darling or sweetheart. The singer is

ByeAlex. We are not reading anything into that. Song No 17. I like this a

into that. Song No 17. I like this a # Say, did you know

# Did you know # The one for me

# Say, did you you know # She plunges into the deep sea

# The one for me She is the one for me

# Cos I've got nothing now

# Just the one for me Just the one for me

# She's all around so lovely so lovely

# And I'm so glad I found the one for me, the one for me

# I'll sing it loud she's all I need She's all I need right now

# See the one for me has riddled dreams

# And as she wakes in the morning Winds will weave her hair at dawn

# And this I swear I know she is the one for me

# She is the one for me

# See, the one for me she challenges the universe and never shows fear

# She will build a carriage out of rosemaries

# While crickets sing this song for me

# Oh she's the one for me

# Cos I've got nothing now

# Just the one for me Just the one for me

# She's all around so lovely so lovely

And I'm so glad I found the one for me, the one for me

# I'll sing it loud She's all I need, she's all I need

# I got nothing now

# Just the one for me Just the one for me

# She's all around so lovely so lovely

# And I'm so glad I found the one for me, the one for me

# I'll sing it loud, she's all I need, she's all I need right now. #

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Bye,

Bye, Alex.

Bye, Alex. That's

this is Denmark, song No 18. And it is by far the bookies' favourite. Up

until recently, the fans' favourite as well. Her name is Emmelie de

Forest. The song is called Only Forest. The song is called Only

Teardrops. Since the semifinals, it's been selling like hotcakes in

lots of download charts all across Europe. You'll hear it gets a huge

roar here from the neighbouring Swedish fans. Denmark last won in

2000 with the Olsen Brothers. It's a cute song, but I don't think it's a

standout song. You'll notice that everitime I come back to the

stadium, all those wristbands are the in the colours of the flag. --

# Please tell me why? # Look at us now

# How many times # How many times

# How many times # How many times

# It's such a shame # How many times

# How many times can we break the rules between us?

# Only teardrops

# How many times do we have to fight?

# How many times till we get it right between us?

# Only teardrops

# What's gone between us has come between us

# Only teardrops

# What's gone between us

# Has come between us

# How many times can we win and lose?

# How many times can we break the rules between us?

# Only teardrops

# How many times do we have to fight?

# How many times till we get it right between us?

# Only teardrops

# Only teardrops

# Oh, oh, oh

# Only teardrops

# Only teardrops

# How many times can we win and lose?

# How many times can we break the rules between us?

# Only teardrops

# How many times do we have to fight?

# How many times till we get it right between us?

# Only teardrops. #

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

heard tonight's winner? Very catchy song.

song. I'm

song. I'm sure

song. I'm sure it

song. I'm sure it will do well. If it wins I can't see it being a run

away win winner. If it was a singing competition, this next man would do

very well indeed. His name is Ey?or Ingi, he is representing, you

guessed it, Iceland. He comes from a tiny place with a population of 1400

people. The song is called I am Alive. The song is being sung in

Icelandic. I think you will agree it's already the language of love. A

great performance. This guy has a # I went on the longest journey

# The loneliness and quietness I chose

# I have life, I have life

# Over hardship I drift

# I have life I have life because of you

# When difficulties come Over mountains high, I climb

# I have life, I have life

# I didn't understand the love that made everything move

# Was scared to embrace and to exist

# Felt I didn't deserve to open my mind

# And let the bright light of love step in

# I have life, I have life

# Over hardship I drift

# I have life I have life because of you

# When difficulties come Over mountains high, I climb

# I have life I have life because of you

# And I believe Yes, I believe

# The beautiful sky might open

# And the breathtaking love will flow over me

# I have life, I have life

# Over hardship I drift

# # I have life I have life because of you

# Over mountains high, I climb

# I have life I have life because of you

# I have life, I have life. #

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Representing Iceland. A few more parties

parties to

parties to mention.

parties to mention. India

parties to mention. India is celebrating with the gang, Mark,

Bailey and Mag. This man is called Farid Mammadov. He is from

Azerbaijan. He enjoys free-style wrestling. He has posted a selection

of workout videos on YouTube, not that I've looked! The song is called

Hold Me. It will do well because Azerbaijan always do. I think you

will enjoy the classic Eurovision staging. Answers on a postcard

please. There is a man on a box, it a man in a box and a woman who

really should have hemmed her dress. # Should have seen it coming

# Should have had the sense # We've hit our load

# I'd climb up to the highest # I'd swim across the ocean

# I'm lost in your smile Free-falling for miles

# Hold me, just unfold me Unchain my soul

# Give me love, make me whole

# Hold me if it's only for this moment in time

# Now I'm yours and you're mine

# So hold me

# Take a little time and you'll know better

# Than to think about giving in on the one you love

# Can we go back and freeze the moment

# When we used to be free Was only you and me?

# Hold me, just unfold me Unchain my soul

# Give me love, make me whole

# Hold me if it's only for this moment in time

# Now I'm yours and you're mine

# Remember how we used to laugh But now you're running from the past

# Let's find the strength to carry on

# Remember how when love used to be

# You said I was your fantasy? Can't take another night alone

# So come and hold me Just unfold me

# Unchain my soul Give me love, make me whole

# Hold me if it's only For this moment in time

# Now I'm yours and you're mine

# So hold me. #

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

sure if the man in the box is dancing

dancing or

dancing or if

dancing or if he

dancing or if he had just run out of air. Song 20 for Azerbaijan. Again,

that will be top five, I'm sure. Interesting with the voting this

year because, of course, Turkey aren't taking part. Bosnia aren't

taking part. None of the Balkan countries maded it through the

semi-finals. Next up is Greece. With a nod to their economic woes the

song is called Alcohol Is Free. Ironic to sing that in Sweden where

it's anything else. You need to sell your car to get a pint. Koza Mostra

is the band featuring Agathon Iakovidis. Agathon is a Greek folk

singer. He has been going for 40 years. This song is hugely

infectious and goes down a storm in SUNG IN GREEK: # Caught

# Our route might be wrong Lights are blinking on and off

# The ship is heading towards Grevena

# In an endless sea of good old whiskey

# Castaways are we, not to be found

# The earth is dizzy It staggers away

# Holes in the head and a car that goes round

# Who gave it sail and wheel?

# Alcohol, alcohol, alcohol is free

# Alcohol, alcohol, alcohol is free

# Alcohol, alcohol, alcohol is free

# Alcohol is free Alcohol is free

# Waves are huge The winds keep on blowing

# And the mermaid keeps on asking, good woman

# Alex had one too many

# Amidst the sea, a traffic light Perhaps they got whiff of us

# Who put such distance between my house and me?

# Alcohol, alcohol, alcohol is free

# Caught in a sea storm on Egnatia Street

# Gales are drifting us far from the shore

# Our route might be wrong

# Lights are blinking on and off The ship is headed towards Grevena

# Lights are blinking on and off The ship is headed towards Grevena

# It's not the fault of good old whiskey

# Gales are drifting us far from the shore

# Our route might be wrong

# An alcohol test and a traffic cop

# Is of no terror for us

# A downhill within the sea begins

# Alcohol, alcohol, alcohol is free

# Alcohol, alcohol, alcohol is free

# Alcohol, alcohol, alcohol is free

# Alcohol is free # Alcohol is free. #

# Alcohol, alcohol, alcohol is free

# Alcohol, alcohol, alcohol is free

# Alcohol, alcohol, alcohol is free

# Alcohol is free # Alcohol is free. #

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

the room no. Sure why they are dressed

dressed like

dressed like a

dressed like a girls'

dressed like a girls' hockey team. I don't know why they were dressed

like that. A very fun song. Up next is the Ukraine, a lady called, Zlata

Ognevich. She is singing a song called Gravity. The song is written

by a woman who has written eight songs over the years for various

Eurovision entries, they all, bar one, have been in the top ten. This

is predicted to do well. In one of the oddest Eurovision staging, I

would say ever, they have tracked down a man who ironically is called

Igor who is seven feet eight inches tall. He has been busy on Facebook

moaning about how he is hating the competition. And they put feathers

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# Nothing comes from dreams # Spinning 'round a sword

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# Spinning 'round a sword pretty lady, Zlata Ognevich. Boy,

could she sing. The last of the big five now, Italy. This guy is Marco

Mengoni. He is one of the biggest popstars in Italy at the moment.

This song, L'Essenziale, it debuted at No 1. Stayed there for eight

weeks and has gone multi-platinum. So, I think the interest in Italy

this year will be much greater than normal. It's a nice song. He sings

it nicely. It's very dull staging. He stands there in a suit. There is

a big lighting rig. He could have done something. It's very, very

SUNG IN ITALIAN: # Heroes say # To make war

# I annihilate # You, whom I believe to be

# I won't accept # That I uttered

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# You, whom I believe to be # It takes your breath away

# I craft new spaces and needs # To go back to you, whom I believe

much better than he was in rehearsal. Maybe I'm just old and

grumpy. Should you appear on Eurovision with bed head? Make an

effort. 14. 5 million hits on YouTube for that song. If halving --

half of those turns into votes he will do well. Paul, Harry, Ross and

Dave are having a party in York. Glenn in Manchester. Darren, Steve

and Fran are enjoying Eurovision in Brixton. There will be a big cheer

for this lady, Margaret Berger. She is representing Norway. It's an

unusual song. It's not the pop we have come to expect from Norway.

It's called I Feed You My Love. This next performance contains flashing

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images and strobe effects. Song 24, Berger, representing Norway, song 24

twochlt more songs to go, ladies and gentlemen. The penultimate, already!

The penultimate song is tipped to do very well indeed. It's Georgia. The

song is called, Waterfall, it's performed by Nodi Tatishvili and

Sophie Gelovani. It's supposed by Thomas. There is an enormous amount

of this, ten pin bowling. It's as if there is not much to do in Europe. I

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don't understand it. Tipped for # Your love

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# Your love # My heart is higher

# I feel how # Like I am sailing

# Your love is pouring over me # Like I am sailing

# Your love is pouring down on me move at the end. Like a dog cocking

its leg. That song will do well. The last song of the competition, it's

Ireland. Ryan Dolan is singing Only Love Survives. Very good news for

the Irish economy. I can reveal they have discovered oil there. Sadly,

it's baby oil. Further bad news, they have used all of it on Ryan's

dancers. Ryan is from County Tyrone up in Northern Ireland. It's

incredible. He comes out not a trace of nerves. Really, sell this is

song. It's already charted here in Sweden. I think it's sold in other

places after the semi-finals. This might do very well for Ireland. Good

# We're gonna live # And we're dancing

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# You got to make love # To live like

# And we're dancing # You got to make love

# Cos in the end Ireland. There must be nervous

people in Ireland tonight that. Could win. Huge kudos for Ireland

for the production and staging of that. That was the end of the 26

contestants. I realise you must have so many questions. Who's going to

win? How do you vote? More importantly, what stunning creation

is the host, Petra Mede wearing? Well, thanks for asking. It's

actually been designed by the famous artist, Monsieur Jean-Paul Gaultier.

He is in the audience tonight. Give him a big hand. They are not lying.

That is him. He is wonderful Jean-Paul or as I call him JP. He

just calls me P. Let me tell you, he hasn't just designed my gowns. He

has been kind enough to dress the has been kind enough to dress the

entire crew tonight. Thank you, JP. OK in just a few moats we'll open up

the lines and start the voting. All you need is a phone and the number

that appears on your screen right now. For example, if you want to

vote for song number one, dial the number and add a 01 on the end. You

can also send a text message. You cannot vote more than 20 times or

vote for your own country. Phonelines will open in a moment and

will be open for approximately 50 minutes. Please don't dial yet.

Calls will not count and you may be charged. Calls will cost 15p from a

mobile or from a landline. Remember, not all of these

instructions apply to UK voters. You can't vote by text or via Eurovision

voting app. Europe, start voting now.

So, that's T lines are now open and are open for were 15 minutes. --

that's it. So you can call the numbers on the screen: Followed by

the number of the country you want to vote for. 15p from a mobile and

BT landline. Other mobiles networks vary. For France 01. Is for

Lithuania, 02. If Moldova was your favourite, you dial that number and

If you want Finland to win, dial the If you want Finland to win, dial the

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To vote for Belgium, simply dial the vote, you dial the number with 08 at

the end. Berarus. Is Malta your favourite? If it is, dial the

number, plus 59. For Russia, you add o 10. - you add

o 10. If you want a German victory, o 10. If you want a German victory,

To give the Netter lands your vote, To give the Netter lands your vote,

Is Romania your favourite? Then you know what to do. Dial the number and

United Kingdom, I'm afraid but hopefully, please God, somewhere in

Europe somebody is picking up a phone and voting for Bonnie Tyler.

You can vote for Sweden. Dial the If your five right was Denmark, add

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If your five right was Denmark, add If you want Italy to win, then dial

If Norway is getting your vote, add And finally, if Ireland is your

favourite, add 26. That's all the songs.

There you have them, the 26 competing artists. They've done

their job. Now it's time for you to do yours. Vote. We are here in

Sweden tonight for three reasons. The composers, Thomas Gson and Peter

Bostrom and the artist Loreen. Last year she entered the Eurovision in

her own unique style and ended up getting the most 12-points of any

winner in the history of this programme. So, ladies and gentlemen,

programme. So, ladies and gentlemen, welcome back Loreen. Loreen looking

less like Claudia Winkleman this year but featuring a selection of

dead Swedish seabirds on her dress. This is a medley of her songs.

Actually it is really well-staged. I Actually it is really well-staged. I

Actually it is really well-staged. I # Just let's go.

# I've got a feeling # Find where we lost it

# We've got the power # We've got the power

# We've got the power # We've got the power we got the

# We've got the power we got the # We got the power

# We got the power # We got the power

# We got the power Oh, oh, oh, oh... # We got the power Oh, oh, oh, oh...

# is # We got the power

# We got the power # We got the power

# We got the power # We got the power

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# I want to leave # I want to leave

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# I want to leave # A beating love within my heart

# Euphoria Forever, till the end of time

you need to make sure you vote to make

make sure

make sure your

make sure your favourite

make sure your favourite wins. You know the drill by now. Remember,

You know the drill by now. Remember, you can't vote for the UK. Not all

you can't vote for the UK. Not all instructions apply in the UK.

All terms and conditions can be All terms and conditions can be

All terms and conditions can be found at bbc.co.uk/eurovision. Don't

worry, there are more interval acts to come.

There are some funny films. We have a little diary of Bonnie's week here

a little diary of Bonnie's week here in Malmo. And an extraordinary

musical number. It's called the Swedish is smog Is board, performed

by Petra Mede. It is a slow start, but it becomes genius. It features

tap-dancing, Swedish a meatballs, long stockings, another same-sex

kiss. It's all going on, and, a fantastic cameo by Carola, who won

the contest in 1991. So, in fact, Eurovision has been in Malmo before,

Eurovision has been in Malmo before, James, Fernando, Matt and Louise

claim they are in Portugal, just so claim they are in Portugal, just so

claim they are in Portugal, just so Hoxton and Ian and Clemr in

Manchester and Heidi, John and the in Basildon and Rachel, James and

Tash and up in centre Parcs, Vice, haily and Cameron, all boozing it up

there. Over on Facebook, there are about 25 people in Brighton having a

theme party. Everyone dressing up as theme party. Everyone dressing up as

a country. The lot is going on. Well, I tell you, you will be right

at home when you see the Swedish smorgisboard.

Kirsty Fletcher is having a Swedish fancy dress party at her house in

Cardiff. There is Bonnie. Don't forget, you can't vote for Bonnie. I

say this endlessly. They get more calls for people attempting to ring

the United Kingdom, like something interesting is going to ha. Nothing

happens, you just spend money for no reason. Lucie White is embracing the

butterfly mowtive with butterflies everywhere, with buns.

Hounds horrendous. Look, there is the bookics'

favourite. There is a celebration with an '80s

rock theerges as a homage to Bonnie. Lovely. -- rock theme. Chris has

ordered a Eurovision Bonnie cake. I can only how imagine -- imagine how

delicious that is. A gang in earls field are running a buffet and a

shot every time Bonnie gets points. I hope you get to taste some.

And the best way to watch the greatest TV show ever, says Brett,

is with friends and beers. There are some viewers in putt ni. I hope you

are enjoying T Louise, cold pizza and cold sausage.

I think I know Louise, I went to drama school with her. Thanks for

getting in touch. I hope you are enjoying T Ewan says he is having a

three course meal in his house. Well done, you.

Stuart Adam - my annual gathering takes place. The winner gets the

tiara. In its tenth year now. It is' probably a bit rusty. For the first

time we'ring having Eurovision bingo during the voting: -- we're having.

And Captain Paterson is having a night with all the Barries.

So, that's all the countries. Here is Petra again.

The lines will close in a few moments. Make sure you vote while

you have the chance. Malmo, are you you have the chance. Malmo, are you

ready for the final countdown? OK. The lines will close in six, five,

The lines will close in six, five, The lines will close in six, five,

four, three, two, one. Europe, stop The lines are now closed for voting.

Yes, lines are now closed. Please don't call. Your votes won't count

but you may still be charged. Now we are just minutes away from the start

of voting and Bonnie is now back stage. It is fair to say Malmo has

fallen in love with her over this fallen in love with her over this

fallen in love with her over this past week. I expected it to be busy,

you know. It has been. Interviews every ten, 20 minutes. We'll give

My voice is always husky. But it is getting worse and worse. I think

you'd better stop talking before I lose my voice.

# Well it's so fine if it's how you want it to be

want it to be # But if you feel alone... #

with it. It felt nice on the stage, didn't it? Ladies and gentlemen,

didn't it? Ladies and gentlemen, Bonnie Tyler. I did see a great

semifinals last night. They weren't bad, were they? Frightening. I tell

you. Really good. I wish I hadn't Bonnie Tyler. Thank you.

Bonnie Tyler. Thank you. # Believe in me... #

Thank you so much. Good night. As lock as I do a good

performance of the sock and I can hold my head up afterwards, I'll be

hold my head up afterwards, I'll be happy. -- as long.

This is the Swedish smorgisboard. Stick with it. It gets really good.

A slow start. # I come from a country that's hard

to find # Somewhere near the icy pole. But

although we are freezing, please bear in mind, Sweden is going to

warm your soul # Our people are cold

# But our elves are hot, a horny horn in every fjord. Our lips may be

loose but they hit the spot # A tour of our nation is certain to

impress # With quite a few surprises for you

# A Swedish chef # And death plays chess and a girl

with a dragon tattoo # By winning this could be test, you

get the chance # To host a show you can't afford

# But then sell your country through song and dance

# Heres a our Swedish # Heres a our Swedish

# McGuinness miaow # I Kia has gone worldwide

# Good luck at assembling all the parts

# Don't show emotion # Never once

# Not easy to please # But we are quite content when we

get to stand in line # Does anyone know what this line is

for? Well, I'd better stay and find for? Well, I'd better stay and find

out. # Polite

# Never, ever talk on a tribe # And if we see a stranger, throw a

smile smile

# He's either a drunk or insane # Every day we face it

# Try our Swedish smorgisboard # Beneath the midnight sun

# The blondes have all the fun # And if you long for stockings say

Amen # From Vikings we descended

# It's frightening what those men # But see how we've evolved since

then # Our roles are reversing

# Our daddies are nursing # In all of our cities the men don't

have titties # They can still stay at home to

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# They can still stay at home to # You may now kiss the groom

# Come and try a sample of our Swedish smrgasbrd.

# Time for some dinner # Come and try our favourite course

# We eat all our meatballs, the nordic way

# Seasoned with a hint of horse # Seasoned with a hint of horse

# they all rise before and the great Nobel Prize there is Bardot and

Garbot and all of our problems Garbot and all of our problems

# We gave you Carola and Waterloo. We'll take you to heaven, Euphoria,

# Come and have a party # Come on up

# There's room for everybody # There's room for everybody

# There's room for everybody # There's room for everybody

# On our... Swedish smorgasbord. # zblr well done. Go on, Sweden, that

was the real Carola, by the way. I love people sitting in Georgia and

Azerbaijan are watching that and scratching their heads.

Suitably mad for Eurovision. Welcome back. You are, of course

watching the Eurovision Song Contest. A show that has been going

on for 57 years. It might feel like, but it has actually just been two

hours! All joking aside, 57 wonderful years. So, button up my

friends, I'll continue to take you on a journey through the history of

this beloved contest. This is very clever. They have lots of different

clever. They have lots of different competed. The broadcast went as

planned. The voting procedure proved more difficult than expected.

London. , hello Frankfurt. Can you hear me? Hello London.Yes, hello.

Hello! Could I email you the results? Pardon?Hello. Good

evening, London. Good evening Frankfurt. Two points to Song No 4.

The Eurovision was an immediate success. Artists came from all over

with one goal in mind, to win! # You really got to speed it up

# Then you got to slow it down... # # Every way that I can

# My, my, I tried to hold you back but you were strong stronger...

# Oh, yeah. # For some artists winning the

Eurovision could mean the beginning of an international career. Like

ABBA. L You l You. And the 20-year-old Celine Dion who has sold

over 250 million albums worldwide. In this competition, one artist is

actually bigger than both ABBA and Celine Dion. Johnny Logan from

Ireland. 1980, 1987 and then again in 1992. This time disguised as a

woman. I recognise a drag Queen when I see one. Winning isn't everything.

The most important thing is participating. And to go out with a

memories. Hopefully tonight will give you new memories. Right now all

your votes are being counted. In the Green Room the artists are nervously

waiting for the results. I have a very special friend waiting for you

there. It's a guy who has been there himself. Take a look. Ah. A fly

would pop into the oint meant it's Eric Saade. Had he came third two

years ago. -- ointment. How does it feel? I need to go to the toilet,

actually. There is Eric, in a jacket that was clearly made for somebody

else. Two years ago I was sitting in this Green Room with my heart

pounding. I was waiting for your votes and I was so nervous. I know

what these singers are going through right now. It seems kind of relaxed

in here. What do you say Green Room? This is normally an ice rink.All

All right. Atmosphere seems similar. You at home can follow us on hashtag

Eurovision on Twitter. I love hashtags. You may wondering what I'm

doing here, I will be hosting in the Green Room looking after each and

every one of the singers... It's a suit. If you need to pee I will help

you to the bathroom. Do that, that is how rumours start. It's getting

really hot in here. Let us talk to the coolest guy in the room. Man in

charge of it all, the Ex-competitionive Supervisor of the

Eurovision Song Contest. The boss, the man I once wanted to kill Nikki

Sanderson. The results are coming in. I need a couple more minutes to

check and verify. Of course you do. That we have the right results.

There are 26 very good entries this year. Yes.There can only be one

winner of the Eurovision Song Contest. Unless it's a four-way tie.

He's great isn't he. He really just lights up a room.

# I don't want to talk about the things that we've gone through

# Though it's hurting me, now it's history

# I've played all my cards # And that's what you've done too

# Nothing more to say # No more ace to play

# The winner takes it all # The lose loser standing small

# Beside the victory # That's her destiny

# I was in your arms # Thinking I belonged there

# I figured it made sense # Building me a fence

# And building me a home # Thinking I'd be strong there

# But I was a fool # Playing by the rules

# The judges will decide # The likes of me abide

# Spectators of the show, always staying low

# The winner takes it all # The lose loser has to fall

# It's simple and it's plain # Why should I complain

# Oh, the winner takes it all # The winner takes it all

# Takes it all... # CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

If you have been with us all evening you is all her earlier. She was

Lynda Woodruff, the comedy character earlier. Her real name is Sarah

Donfeena. She is born and raised in Sweden, dad from London, mum from

New York. She is a popular singer here. Thank you to the wonderful

get your votes. Remember 50% of the votes are from the telly voting. UK

voters will be combined with the scores of the UK national jury of

five music professionals to give the overall UK result. Let's begin by