BBC 2014 Eurovision. Photo : BBC

Terry Wogan returns as The BBC go all out for their coverage of Eurovision 2014 and we have all the details. Never has the broadcaster made such an undertaking in its coverage of Eurovision.

The best way to describe this coverage is akin to that of the 2012 Olympics with the creation of a special Eurovision Channel. In addition to the live semi finals being broadcasted on BBC3 and the Grand Final on BBC 1, the broadcaster has announced the launch of “Radio 2 Eurovision” for 4 days.

What Can You Expect?

• Live shows from Copenhagen presented by Paddy O’Connell and Scott Mills along with Radio 2 regulars Graham Norton and Ken Bruce.
• Ana Matronic and Bucks Fizz will host a pre show party on Saturday night with Paddy.
• Eurovision themed editions of Sounds of the 60’s with Brian Matthew, Sounds of the 70’s with Johnnie Walker and Sounds of the 80’s with Sara Cox.
• Terry Wogan RETURNS and presents the history of the Irish in the competition.
• David Quantick hosts the Blaggers Guide to Eurovision.
• Lots more content to be revealed including the story of Abba with Scott Mills,
• New shows hosted by Michael Ball, Maria McErlane and a range of archive documentaries.

“Radio 2 Eurovision” runs from midday to midnight from Thursday 8 May to Sunday 11 May, except on Saturday when they will be on air at 10am with Graham Norton. The Grand Final will be simulcast on Radio 2.

There is a live interactive blog (@R2Eurovision) for fans that want to contribute to the live shows.

“Radio 2 Eurovision” will be available on digital radio, although many with older sets may need to retune their radios to receive it. Additionally you will be able to listen at bbc.co.uk/radio, within BBC iPlayer Radio App, and on the UK Radio Player.

The BBC are certainly out to entertain you at this year’s Eurovision. Will you be tuning in?

Author : Editor in Chief Garrett Mulhall

Source : BBC Radio 2