[Alessi]

I mainly agree although I think the slo-mo shots at the end are absolutely stunning and the one saving grace.

I don't really get the archive bit and yes the self shot bits are very Covid.

These three recent Swedish contests have barely shown any of Sweden itself. 2013 and 2016's postcards were all filmed in the artists' home countries and you see hardly anything of Malmo or Stockholm. The Swedish Smorgasbord interval was as close to Swedish culture as they've had! It was a great show last night but that arena could've been anywhere in Europe.

1.8m on BBC1 last night which they will be very happy with considering these used to be hidden away on BBC3 for the same cost. I think it's about the same rating as last year. Eurovision fever has carried on from last year it seems.

I think the archive clips and the use of past 'iconic' performers as interval acts etc. (not necessarily all previous winners, just stand out performers) are meant to be a continuation/justification of the theme United By Music which is now the permanent slogan (for the foreseeable future anyway).