When it comes to the Eurovision Song Contest, it’s always about so much more than just the three live shows. Some of our participating broadcasters have put together an enticing selection of extra programming related to the big event.
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From documentaries about the history of the Contest to reports on the journeys of the artists competing in 2022, broadcasters across Europe (and Australia!) are keeping their audiences informed on a whole host of matters relating to Eurovision past and present.
TV viewers and radio listeners can peruse a generous schedule of bonus content being produced by broadcasters, whether it’s live pre-shows on the night, or interviews with and performances by Eurovision artists who have won us over in previous years.
We’ve gathered together a selection of some of the programming on offer throughout the coming weeks, as we countdown to the three live shows. Eurovision entertainment to keep appetites suitably whetted.
All times are in CEST.
AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺
Destination Flavour Eurovision
SBS Food, Saturday 7 May
SBS’ favourite foodie and mega Eurovision fan Adam Liaw takes us on a culinary adventure around Australia with the aim of creating the Ultimate Eurovision Party.
BELGIUM 🇧🇪
JÉRÉMIE: From The Voice Belgique to Eurovision
RTBF-La Une, Thursday 12 May, 20:10
A 35-minute documentary on Jérémie Makiese, the Belgian artist for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.
CROATIA 🇭🇷
Ususret Eurosongu
HRT1, Tuesday 10 May, 20:10
A programme about Mia Dimšić, from her childhood to becoming Croatia’s artist for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.
Mia Dimšić in Turin
HRT1, Saturday 14 May, 20:10
A report on how the Croatian delegation has spent its time in Turin.
CYPRUS 🇨🇾
Eurovision Flashback
CyBC1, Monday 2 and 9 May, 22:45
Hosted by Loucas Hamatsos.
Cyprus 12 points / Ola ston Aera
CyBC1, Friday 6 and 13 May, 15:30
Hosted by Andreas Anastasiou and Alexandros Taramountas.
Eurovision Special
CyBC1, Saturday 14 May, 20:00
Hosted by Loucas Hamatsos
Europhoria
CyBC 1 Radio, Saturday 7 and 14 May, 12:00
Hosted by Melina Karageorgiou
GERMANY 🇩🇪
Malik im ESC Fieber
NDR Fernsehen, Saturday 14 May, 00:30
Documentary about Malik Harris’ journey to ESC
Countdown Für Turin
ONE, ARD Mediathek, Das Erste, eurovision.de, Saturday 14 May, 20:15
Barbara Schöneberger hosts.
Aftershow
ONE, ARD Mediathek, Das Erste, eurovision.de, Sunday 15 May, 00:50
Barbara Schöneberger hosts
GREECE 🇬🇷
Amanda: Road to Eurovision
ERT1, Saturday 30 April and Sunday 1 May, Saturday 7 May and Sunday 8 May, 18:10
In Amanda: Road To Eurovision, Amanda Georgiadi Tenfjord meets artists who have participated in Eurovision Song Contests of previous years. Former participants of Eurovision, such as Sakis Rouvas, Kalomira, Tamta, Evridiki, Stefania, Elpida, Demya and Helena Paparizou, will share their stories of Eurovision with Amanda and provide her with useful advice on the experience.
ITALY 🇮🇹
Uno Mattina
Oggi E’ Un Altro Giorno
La Vita In Diretta
Porta A Porta
Uno Mattina In Famiglia
Rai 1, Monday 9 May to Sunday 15 May
A selection of programmes from the host country, showcasing the Eurovision Song Contest in Italy.
Welcome Europe!
Rai Isoradio, until Tuesday 10 May, 13:30
The programme, presented by Angelo Torchetti, retraces the history of the Eurovision Song Contest through anecdotes, political and historical changes.
LATVIA 🇱🇻
Eurovision Chat
LTV, Tuesday 10 May and Saturday 14 May, 20:10
MALTA 🇲🇹
The Sound of Beauty: Lien il-Eurovision
TVM, until Saturday 14 May, 19:50
A daily programme looking at the history of Eurovision and Emma Muscat’s journey to Turin.
NETHERLANDS 🇳🇱
The Big Song Festival Festival (repeat)
NPO 3, Saturday 30 April, 18:00
A concert featuring just some of the artists and songs that the Eurovision Song Contest has produced in the past 50 years. With performances by Dana International, Teach-In, Emilie de Forest, Ruth Jacott, KEiiNO, Lenny Kuhr, Nicole, Johnny Logan, Netta and Loreen, among others. The presentation is in the hands of Edsilia Rombley with expert commentary by Cornald Maas.
On the road to the Eurovision Song Contest
NPO 3, Saturday 7 May, 22:00
The Eurovision Song Contest has had many special highlights over the years. Dutch celebrities look back on the most talked about moments. They also look ahead to the participating acts in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Which countries will win a place in the final on Saturday? With Rolf Sanchez, Berget Lewis, Sanne Wallis de Vries, Emma Wortelboer, Albert Verlinde, Sahil Amar Aissa and Jeroen Kijk in de Vegte.
This is S10
NPO 3, Saturday 7 May, 23:05
S10 represents the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest with her song De Diepte. In this documentary, the singer gives an insight into the preparations for her performance in Turin.
The Preview
NPO 1, Tuesday 10 May, Thursday 12 May, Saturday 14 May, 20:35
A live discussion on the countries that will be performing that night, going backstage with the artists and presenters.
More Than 35 Years of the Song Contest
NPO 1, Wednesday 11 May and Thursday 12 May, 16:15
A two-part documentary about the Eurovision Song Contest, on the period from 1973 to 1991
Get to Work
NPO Radio 2, Monday 9 May to Friday 13 May, 09:00
Bart Arens talks to Eurovision experts about all the acts and updates listeners on how things are developing in Turin. S10 herself will talk to the show daily about how her experience is going.
SWEDEN 🇸🇪
Eurovision Pre-Show
SVT1, Tuesday 10 May, 20:00
SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭
ESC Pre-Show
SRF2, Tuesday 10 May, Thursday 12 May, Saturday 14 May, 20:10
Highlights of ESC2022 with Marius Bear
SRF2, Sunday 15 May, 18:50
ESC Pre-Show
RTS 1, Saturday 14 May, 20:55
ESC Pre-Show
RSI LA1, Saturday 14 May, 20:40
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