RE
They're airing on BBC FOUR.
Wonder if the semi-finals might get a promotion to BBC2 then.
They're airing on BBC FOUR.
NG
Very much doubt it. 2000-2200 is peak-time BBC Two. I cannot see them putting the non-voting SF on BBC Two, and to be honest I can't really see them putting the voting SF on BBC Two either.
As the UK isn't competing in the SFs, there is understandably far less interest here . AIUI this is also pretty similar to the situation in the other Big 5 countries, where they really only appeal to die-hard ESC fans who want to see the competing entries we might face in the GF.
I think they are very likely to remain on BBC Four.
noggin
Founding member
Wonder if the semi-finals might get a promotion to BBC2 then.
Very much doubt it. 2000-2200 is peak-time BBC Two. I cannot see them putting the non-voting SF on BBC Two, and to be honest I can't really see them putting the voting SF on BBC Two either.
As the UK isn't competing in the SFs, there is understandably far less interest here . AIUI this is also pretty similar to the situation in the other Big 5 countries, where they really only appeal to die-hard ESC fans who want to see the competing entries we might face in the GF.
I think they are very likely to remain on BBC Four.
TI
The BBC has revealed the 6 songs that will compete to represent the UK in Kiev. The songs were revealed on the Ken Bruce show this morning. The usual list of X Factors cast-offs dominate the list of participants. Majority of songs have been written by Scandinavian songwriters.
Here's a link to all the songs in full:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04qg88c
Here's a link to all the songs in full:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04qg88c
NG
Of the Nordic composers, one song has been co-written by ESC-winning performer Emilie De Forrest.
noggin
Founding member
The BBC has revealed the 6 songs that will compete to represent the UK in Kiev. The songs were revealed on the Ken Bruce show this morning. The usual list of X Factors cast-offs dominate the list of participants. Majority of songs have been written by Scandinavian songwriters.
Here's a link to all the songs in full:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04qg88c
Here's a link to all the songs in full:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04qg88c
Of the Nordic composers, one song has been co-written by ESC-winning performer Emilie De Forrest.
TI
Of the Nordic composers, one song has been co-written by ESC-winning performer Emilie De Forrest.
Her song is probably my least favourite.
The BBC has revealed the 6 songs that will compete to represent the UK in Kiev. The songs were revealed on the Ken Bruce show this morning. The usual list of X Factors cast-offs dominate the list of participants. Majority of songs have been written by Scandinavian songwriters.
Here's a link to all the songs in full:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04qg88c
Here's a link to all the songs in full:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04qg88c
Of the Nordic composers, one song has been co-written by ESC-winning performer Emilie De Forrest.
Her song is probably my least favourite.
DV
Sadly all six were forgotten immediately after hearing. Will watch on Friday though.
NG
Presumably it allows them to get onto the treadmill of cross-European promotion, including potentially appearing on other countries' selection shows (as I think happened when Jade Ewen was chosen relatively early to represent us in Moscow in 2009)?
noggin
Founding member
Interesting the BBC are doing this 1 month earlier this year. In fact in recent years they haven't revealed until early March.
Presumably it allows them to get onto the treadmill of cross-European promotion, including potentially appearing on other countries' selection shows (as I think happened when Jade Ewen was chosen relatively early to represent us in Moscow in 2009)?
TI
To answer your question entertainment will be provided by Alexander Rybak, winner in 2009, and very oddly The Vamps. There's absolutely no reason whatsoever why The Vamps will be performing.
It's all about the promotion these days. It'll be great to see who comes into this year's BBC show. Hope it's not the current winner, can't bear it. Be good if they got a classic winner, though that 60 years show the BBC hosted didn't rate well at all.
To answer your question entertainment will be provided by Alexander Rybak, winner in 2009, and very oddly The Vamps. There's absolutely no reason whatsoever why The Vamps will be performing.