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Eurovision Song Contest 2021: BBC documentary goes behind-the-scenes in Rotterdam

Radio 1 Newsbeat’s music reporter Steve Holden takes an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the build-up to this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. How do you prepare for one of the world's most popular live music events when a global pandemic is still happening? The UK's entry James Newman is back for a second shot at Eurovision glory with his song Embers. The show was cancelled last year because of coronavirus. We’ll also find out how every single act competing this year has been getting ready as they try to achieve their goal of finally getting on the Eurovision stage.

English
  • Originally Aired May 17, 2021
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Network BBC
  • Production Company BBC
  • Created November 25, 2023 by
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  • Modified November 25, 2023 by
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