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How did some countries outside of Europe end up in Eurovision?

Claire Hamilton hears from some of the hosts of this year鈥檚 contest.

Claire Hamilton hears from some of the hosts of this year鈥檚 contest and chats to author Chris West about his book entitled 'Eurovision! A History of Modern Europe Through the World鈥檚 Greatest Song Contest'. Chris is a long-time fan and he examines how the contest has been a mirror for cultural, social and political developments in Europe ever since its inauguration in 1956.

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12 minutes