It was a bit alarming to learn the Eurovision Song Contest is still going strong, having celebrated its 67th year in Liverpool last weekend. The event had already looked the worse for wear back in the 1960s, but somehow it just won't go away. In fact it's got bigger and more brassy than ever -- an uninhibited celebration of kitsch.
The United Kingdom entry in this year's event came second from last although singer Mae Muller should take heart from the fact that two years ago the UK finished rock bottom with a grand total of zero votes. In fact it's almost a badge of honour to do so badly.
