Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down: A History of Tie-Breakers at Eurovision

About this episode

This episode explores the history and methods of tie-breakers in the Eurovision Song Contest.

In our latest deep dive, Steven takes a look at the photo finishes in the Eurovision Song Contest: when the points were tied, but there can only be one winner. From the common sense to the downright arbitrary, Eurovision has had some pretty wild ways of separating a tie! . Mentioned in this episode: Carola - ‘Fångad av en stormvind’ (Sweden, 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j2nWtNX8T0 linktr.ee/eurovisionpodcrawl . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page . You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own ! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste , the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network…

People in this episode

Host: Steven Perkins

Topics covered

• Eurovision
• tie-breakers
• music history
• photo finishes
• competition rules

Keywords

• Eurovision
• tie-breakers
• photo finishes
• competition
• music

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bingewatch

Books & works: Fångad av en stormvind

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