EUROVISION: The Classic Years celebrates the songs that made the contest a genuine musical event, focusing largely on the 20th-century era when melody, performance, and songwriting led the way. Audiences can expect many of the best-loved British and Irish Eurovision moments, from the infectious pop of Bucks Fizz and Brotherhood of Man, to classics associated with Lulu, Cliff Richard, The Shadows, and Ireland’s most successful Eurovision artist, Johnny Logan.
But this is very much a European celebration. Alongside the familiar UK and Irish favourites are unforgettable songs from across the continent — pieces that helped define Eurovision’s international character and enduring appeal. That naturally includes one particularly iconic winning song from Sweden, along with other recognisable continental classics and show winners. This is Eurovision when the song truly came first, and Europe listened together.