Terry Wogan

Norton Is the New Wogan

Posted 5 December, 2008 - 10:24 by Steve Paxton

Following much speculation that long standing commentator for the United Kingdom, Sir Terry Wogan, would be hanging up his microphone, the BBC announced today that Belgrade 2008 was indeed his last contest.

Wo-gone?

Posted 4 December, 2008 - 23:58 by Steve Paxton

There was an Irishman, an Irishman and…well, no-one else, but this isn’t a joke.

Dustin laments Wogan quitting Eurovision

Posted 17 August, 2008 - 05:12 by Denis McEvoy

Just like the eulogy at a funeral Dustin gave Terry a good send off with his masterful use of the English language. He also took a little time to assure the bosses at the BBC that he was more than ready to take he reigns from the Limerick man.

Terry Wogan is Retiring From the Eurovision Song Contest

Posted 13 August, 2008 - 20:51 by Serkan Uluçay

The veteran presenter Terry Wogan, who has worked for BBC television, is retiring from the Eurovision Song Contest after 35 successful years. Terry Wogan is well known for his sarcastic comments while presenting Eurovision Song Contests on BBC1.

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Paul Layton, UK 1972: Eurovision wasn’t treated as a ´tongue in cheek´ show at that time

Posted 17 June, 2008 - 14:14 by Charlotte Jensen

EuroVisionary have spoken to Paul Layton from The New Seekers who represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1972. We are asking him about his memories, how the contest was seen back then and what the band has to offer today.

“East of the Danube, they won't be voting for any black singer any day soon.” claims Terry Wogan

Posted 31 May, 2008 - 23:34 by Steve Paxton

Andy Abraham (copyright - www.myspace.com/andyabrahammusic)

Terry Wogan has claimed that the reason Andy Abraham and Germany’s No Angels finished joint last is because of racism.

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Wogan Questions UK’s Future at Eurovision

Posted 25 May, 2008 - 11:10 by Steve Paxton

Terry Wogan, the UK’s voice of Eurovision, has questioned the country’s future participation in the contest.

UK media still covering Erichsen's criticism

Posted 13 May, 2008 - 16:04 by Denis McEvoy

The UK media continue to cover the story even though the EBU director has realised the error he made in criticising Terry Wogan's commentary and backtracked on his original scathing review of Britain's attitude to the contest.

Andy Abraham for UK

Posted 2 March, 2008 - 00:26 by Steve Paxton

Andy Abraham is the choice of the British public to go to Belgrade.

LoveShy (UK NF 2008) talk to EuroVisionary

Posted 21 February, 2008 - 15:29 by Paul Hosey

In our continued coverage of the UK national final we caught up with 'LoveShy' to find out about their upcoming participation in 'Eurovision - Your Decision'. We would like to thank the girls for taking time to answer our questions and we wish them luck in the contest.

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