Wogan: Eurovision is envy of the world

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Three weeks before this year's Eurovision, Terry Wogan has described the contest as unique and the envy of the TV world.

The TV radio and stalwart, synonymous with the BBC's coverage of the competition, said US networks and viewers "would kill" for something like Eurovision. [Feeling ok there Terry?]

"It's the only international television/radio event of its kind anywhere," Wogan said. "A wonderful idea – bringing Europe together in song – a huge, brilliantly produced triumph of musical mediocrity."

He predicts that the record of no country from western Europe winning Eurovision since Katrina and the Waves triumphed for the UK in 1997 is set to continue. This year's Eurovision will come from Serbia following Marija Serifovic's resounding victory in 2007.

According to Abraham the strong nationalist feelings present in eastern and central Europe are behind Eurovision's renewed popularity. "I feel that people love the patriotic side of the competition and really get behind the contestant that's representing their country," the 43-year-old said.

[inthenews.co.uk]

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  1. AnonymousFriday, May 16, 2008 1:24:00 p.m.

    Denmark (winner in 2000) isn't in western Europe?

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  2. AdministratorFriday, May 16, 2008 2:26:00 p.m.

    I took the story from http://www.inthenews.co.uk/entertainment/autocodes/countries/serbia/wogan-eurovision-envy-world-$1221366.htm so thats what they said.

    Geographically, I think they see Sweden and Denmark as Northern Europe, & France and UK etc. as Western Europe.

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