Graham Norton to be the British Eurovision commentator? Terry Wogan stepping down???
After this year's Eurovision, where Terry Wogan showed extremely unsportsmanlike behaviour, I did call for Terry Wogan to step down as commentator. But to replace him with Graham Norton? Is that really necessary?
Don't get me wrong, I've always had a soft spot for Graham Norton. I grew up loving "So Graham Norton" on Channel 4 with Dolly Parton and that old lady from the audience who kept turning up. All very amusing in a Friday night comedy chat show sort of way.
But whereas Terry mixed wit, with knowledge and enthusiasm, I feel Graham Norton is likely to mix his "wit" with more "wit" and a lot of cynical sarcasm. Which is exactly the reason I wanted Terry to step down.
I supposed I should stop worrying and give him a chance but alas, Dear Constant Reader, I feel the time will soon be upon us when Britain withdraws from Eurovision thanks to the badly handled BBC running of the show and British people's cynicism.
For me, Eurovision has not been entertainment for many years. The cross-border voting has meant that it's 80% east european and will remain so.
ReplyDeleteIt should be about the music and the entertainment - with the best song winning. The rubbish that has won lately stuns me.
Perhaps the competition is coming to its natural end...
I used to love Eurovision, it used to be the best thing on telly, full of campness, naff European sing songs and all that complete with Wogan's Witt. It was something of the 70's and 80's. Which perhaps should have stayed back in those days.
ReplyDeleteNow with the political way the votes are cast, the UK has no hope of winning. Block votes for neighbours and the like, perhaps, as Stephen said, it's coming to it's natural end.
Jason
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