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Eurovision Song Contest 2007
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Introduction
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- Sir Terry Wogan presents coverage of the 52nd annual Eurovision Song Contest 2007 on Saturday 12 May at 8.00pm on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One
- Paddy O'Connell and Sarah Cawood co-present coverage of the Eurovision semi-final on Thursday 10 May at 8.00pm on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three
"Eurovision Song CONtest"
Daily Mirror, 20.03.2007
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"UK Euro win was no con"
The Sun, 20.03.2007
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"Eurovision – it's tuneless but inspirational!"
Daily Telegraph, 19.03.2007
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"Eur all set to rock on"
Daily Star, 01.03.2007
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"Scooch fury at Church"
Daily Mirror, 26.03.2007
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In the UK it's perhaps been one of the most controversial years in Eurovision history, with the legendary singing competition making headlines and front-page news across the national media for weeks.
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It's certainly kicked up a storm with everyone from Charlotte Church to Lorraine Kelly having their say on the act that will represent the UK this year.
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But, after a heavyweight battle with the likes of Justin Hawkins, Brian Harvey and Liz McClarnon among the contenders for the coveted title of UK Eurovision entry, democracy ensued and the British public spoke out as the millions watching voted for Scooch.
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Their upbeat tune, Flying The Flag (For You), true pop reminiscent of the Bucks Fizz days, will now take its place in Eurovision history as the four-piece band prepare to perform to an expected 180 million viewers worldwide on Saturday 12 May at the annual 52nd Eurovision Song Contest in Helsinki, Finland.
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It's been 10 years since Katrina And The Waves won the Eurovision Song Contest for the United Kingdom with their song Love Shine A Light, and, this year, Scooch are hoping to clinch the prize and bring it back home.
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Eurovision veteran Sir Terry Wogan returns to provide his usual irreverent commentary of the competition live on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One at 8pm on Saturday 12 May.
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Paddy O'Connell returns for the fourth year to provide commentary on the Eurovision semi-final, joined by co-presenter Sarah Cawood, broadcast live on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Three on Thursday 10 May.
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For the first time, the Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast in HD where available.
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The series producer is Dominic Smith and the editor is Kevin Bishop.
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