[peter]

I have to say, I’m so proud of the BBC’s presentation of Eurovision 2023. The graphics, the set design, hosts and content: they’re already nipping at the heels of SVT Stockholm 2016, which IMHO is the gold standard of recent competitions and we haven’t even reached the grand final yet. Not to mention managing a Coronation, a Coronation concert and two live Eurovision semi finals in the space of six days. So far, job well done

Completely agree. I've been watching the feedback on Twitter where people have been ranking pres. It's been commented the branding is bold and straightforward this year, as opposed to the deep, textured graphics used over the last few years (peaking last year, with Turin's elaborate graphics). Some have said they look 'basic' but I think they're a bit of a full-circle evolution, and some of the transitions/animations are stunning - like they way they flip Julia Sanina's name into Ukrainian.

The BBC has done a tremendous job at featuring the UK (and Ukraine's) creative industries on this! And a shout out to Hannah Waddingham, who is just sensational! Super glam, slightly irreverent and self-deprecating - she's just incredible. How different this feels from the way we put on the last one I remember watching as a 14 year old...