16-05-2023, 05:57 PM
The 8pm BST start time has not always been the start time for the contest - For example back 50 years ago in 1973 the contest started at the later time of 9.30pm. Even at the end of the 70s in 1979 it started at 9pm.
The 8pm start time didn't come into place until 1980, and I wonder why they chose the 8pm British start time from 1980 onward. They were happy enough for it to air very late in Europe up until 1980.
The 8pm start time didn't come into place until 1980, and I wonder why they chose the 8pm British start time from 1980 onward. They were happy enough for it to air very late in Europe up until 1980.