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Ukraine's Eurovision Victory

Paddy O'Connell and Jane Garvey look back on a triumphant night for Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra.

It's the morning after the Eurovision night before in Turin. The UK are back in the game – coming second with Sam Ryder’s entry, Spaceman. It’s the UK’s best result for more than 20 years. The UK won the most votes from the music industry experts, but when the public votes were added Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra leapt to first place. So, the night went to Ukraine. Paddy O'Connell - presenter of Radio 4's Broadcasting House is a total Eurovision nut. He couldn't miss out on the action in Turin. In this episode of 5 Minutes On - he takes us behind the scenes of an extraordinary night that ended with Ukraine's triumphant Eurovision victory.

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