The UK had a press conference this afternoon featuring Graham Norton (new BBC Eurovision commentator), Jade Ewen (UK performer) and the songwriters of the UK song, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Diane Warren.
It was a packed event, and the whole entire UK team came across very well. It's evident that the UK wants to do well this year, and have really made an effort to promote the song and the singer. They are also keen to praise the Russian organisers.
When asked what it was like to follow Terry Wogan as UK commentator, Graham Norton said that Terry had called him and given him some advice - not to have a drink until the 5th song!
Would Graham be as irreverent as Terry? Graham answered this question cleverly, saying that the high standard of entries this year meant that it would be much harder to take the mickey. That said we're sure the commentary will point out both the good and the bad!
The UK has done pretty much everything it can this year to ensure a good result - let's hope this revitalised approach, which has been appreciated by the fans, reaps the rewards it deserves.
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