How to Win Eurovision

May 11, 2013

1h 57m

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Overview

Greg James and Russell Kane present a look at all the ingredients needed to become a Eurovision winner, celebrating the UK's successes and also its hall of shame.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

BBC

How to Win Eurovision Trailers

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Cast

Self - Presenter

Greg James

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Russell Kane

Self

Javine Hylton

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Chris Martin

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Mae Martin

Self

Scott Mills

Self

Graham Norton

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Jarlath Regan

Self

Daz Sampson

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Sonali Shah

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Sonia

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