Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Eurovision Song Contest: All agony, no ecstasy

Anyone complaining about the quality of the performances on Indian talent shows should know those kids have a really good shot at winning the Eurovision Song Contest. You are lucky you cannot hear the singing, but a few television images for your entertainment.


We watched on BBC and what the performances lacked, Terry Wogan's very dry commentary more than compensated for. Perhaps the BBC should advertise the programme as ''Watch This for Wogan''!
Those of us who watch Indian Idol and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on Indian television also rage about zonal or regional voting. Well, it turns out Europe is no better. The vote count and Wogan's commentary would actually make an interesting teaching aid in a course on international relations or Europe.

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