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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

Graham Norton’s most savage Eurovision commentary

Ray Burmiston/BBC

When the late Terry Wogan retired from his 35-year stint as the voice of the Eurovision Song Contest in 2008, many fans thought hope was lost for the UK.

But then Graham Norton emerged onto our screens, bringing his sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek comments. It felt like the perfect match. Any doubts that Norton couldn’t fill Wogan’s shoes quickly vanished in a puff of confetti.

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