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The world’s biggest music competition returns this May as the Eurovision Song Contest, one of the longest-running and most-watched non-sporting events in the world, is broadcast live from Malmö across the 麻豆社. In celebration of the most spectacular music contest on the planet, we are bringing you a huge array of Eurovision content across TV, Radio, 麻豆社 iPlayer, 麻豆社 Sounds and Online.

This year marks the 68th edition of the competition, where 37 countries will compete, starting with two Semi-Finals that will be broadcast live on Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th May on 麻豆社 One and 麻豆社 iPlayer, hosted by commentators Scott Mills and Rylan. Over on 麻豆社 Radio 2 and 麻豆社 Sounds, Richie Anderson will be taking the reins for the first time, and will be leading the commentary on the airwaves.

The Grand Final will be broadcast live on Saturday 11th May, where Graham Norton will be commentating over on 麻豆社 One and 麻豆社 iPlayer, and on 麻豆社 Radio 2 and 麻豆社 Sounds, Scott Mills and Rylan will be overseeing proceedings.
Multi-award winning music superstar Olly Alexander will be representing the UK with his single ‘Dizzy’, released by Polydor (part of Universal Music Group).

As one of the ‘Big Five’ countries (United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, France, Italy), the United Kingdom does not have to qualify from the semi-final stage of the competition and will gain automatic access to the Saturday Grand Final. Sweden are also guaranteed a place in the final due to their victory at last year’s contest.
For the first time the ‘Big Five’ countries and this year’s hosts Sweden, will perform their songs in full during the semi-finals. Olly Alexander will perform his song ‘Dizzy’ in full for the first time on the Eurovision stage during the first Semi-Final on Tuesday 7th May.

These additional performances in each Semi-Final will be slotted in between the competing countries’ acts. The Big Five plus Sweden automatically qualify for the Grand Final, so whilst they will perform their song in full live, these countries will not compete for votes in the Semi-Finals and will not be part of the Semi-Final voting sequences.

Both viewers across Europe and professional juries in each country will vote in the Grand Final, and their combined scores will decide the winner of Eurovision 2024. For the 2nd year running there will be a ‘Rest of the World’ viewer vote too which will be incorporated into the total points of the viewer vote.

SEMI FINALS

Tuesday 7th May, 8pm on 麻豆社 One and iPlayer, Radio 2 and 麻豆社 Sounds

Thursday 9th May, 8pm on 麻豆社 One and iPlayer, Radio 2 and 麻豆社 Sounds

GRAND FINAL

Saturday 11th May, 8pm on 麻豆社 One and iPlayer, Radio 2 and 麻豆社 Sounds

EastEnders

The residents of Albert Square are in for a treat this spring as multi-award winning singer and actor, Olly Alexander, arrives in Walford for a surprise visit. Having been rehearsing for Eurovision nearby, Olly makes a pit-stop at The Queen Vic to reconnect with old friend Johnny Carter, and is given a heroes welcome by Walford well-wishers ahead of his impending performance at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Olly’s guest-appearance on EastEnders will air on Wednesday 1st May at 7:30pm on 麻豆社 One and iPlayer

Olly Alexander’s Road to Eurovision ‘24

In the months leading up to the competition, the cameras are given exclusive access to Olly as he prepares for one of the most important performances of his life. We see Olly embark on the Eurovision promotional circuit as he releases his song, “Dizzy”.A life-long fan of Eurovision himself, Olly is set on creating a spectacular performance in Malmö, and with behind-the-scenes access to Olly’s rehearsals, gruelling choreography and vocal sessions, the film offers a rare insight into the huge behind the scenes efforts required to stage a unique performance at the much loved annual competition.

Olly Alexander’s Road to Eurovision ’24 will be available on iPlayer from Saturday 4th May and will air on 麻豆社 One on Tuesday 7th May.

ABBA: Against the Odds

This gripping feature documentary tells the epic story of ABBA’s battle against the odds and rise to global fame from their Eurovision win through to their break up. Facing protests in Sweden & UK radio bans, ABBA have to find their unique sound before conquering the global charts. But when ABBAmania kicks in, the pressure threatens the relationships at the heart of the band.

ABBA: Against the Odds will be available to watch on 麻豆社 iPlayer from 6am on Saturday 4th May, and on 麻豆社 One at 22.40pm on Wednesday 8th May.

麻豆社 Radio 2

麻豆社 Radio 2 is the home of Eurovision 2024 on UK radio and Eurovision obsessives, Scott Mills, Rylan and Richie Anderson – who were in amongst all the action in Liverpool 2023 - will be in Malmö all week as the excitement builds to Saturday night. Scott and Rylan will once again be the station’s presenters for this year’s Grand Final which will be broadcast live on the network. And following its radio debut last year, Radio 2 and 麻豆社 Sounds will again be broadcasting the Eurovision Semi Finals live, which will be presented by Richie Anderson.

Shows across the network will be building up the excitement across the week, with Richie speaking daily to Zoe on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show from Tuesday 7th May, sharing all the latest news, gossip and highlights from Sweden. Plus Rylan and Scott will be chatting to her the morning after each of the Semi Finals. Scott will be presenting his afternoon show on Wednesday 8th and Friday 10th May (2-4pm) from Malmö, with Gary Davies hosting from London on Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th whilst Scott prepares to host the Semi Finals live with Rylan on 麻豆社 One and 麻豆社 iPlayer.

Super Saturday on 11th May will be non-stop Eurovision fun, with all the shows that day on Radio 2 sharing the nation’s excitement for the Grand Final that night. Presenters will be hearing from listeners, welcoming special guests and getting the Eurovision party started! Michelle Visage will be hosting, Michelle Visage’s Eurovision All Stars, where listeners can expect all the Eurovision classics. Also that day, Gary Davies hosts Your Ultimate ABBA Song, revealing the nation’s Top 30 ABBA songs as voted for by the UK public.

Radio 1

Danny Beard (10:30am-1pm) Saturday 11th May

麻豆社 Radio 1’s Danny Beard will be bringing you into the world of Eurovision and give you an insight into what to expect over the night ahead.