The History of Switzerland at Eurovision - Part 2: The Long Road to Basel

In the second part of our Switzerland special, Steven dives into the modern era of the Swiss at Eurovision, their demise post-Celine Dion, and their long and painful journey back to the top. Which semi-final song does Steven think deserves its nil points? And Switzerland nearly held the title of performing in the most consecutive Eurovisions since the competition began, but one country held on for just a year longer. Find out who, and get your essential Eurovision fix right here. . Mentioned in this episode: Furbaz - ‘Viver senza tei’ (Switzerland, 1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JopkNjE6M5g Egon Egemann - ‘Musik klingt in die Welt hinaus’ (Switzerland, 1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMshVHOUhWU Sandra Simó - ‘Canzone per te’ (Switzerland, 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ard88K87XWQ Daisy Auvray - ‘Mister Music Man’ (Switzerland, 1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPk90Juq5LA Annie Cotton - ‘Moi, tout simplement’ (Switzerland, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QG-kvD7GHo Duilio - ‘Sto pregando’ (Switzerland, 1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9eTZR4l-5E Kathy Leander - ‘Mon cœur l’aime’ (Switzerland, 1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q2pzqMEaLg Barbara Berta - ‘Dentro di me’ (Switzerland, 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4HsUDdItMQ Gunvor - ‘Lass ihn’ (Switzerland, 1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07DuJq6weas Jane Bogaert - ‘La vita cos’è (Switzerland, 2000): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6eGBYfIKQE Francine Jordi - ‘Dans le jardin de mon âme’ (Switzerland, 2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZEEvq1i7PA Piero and the MusicStars - ‘Celebrate’ (Switzerland, 2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUX3_0KM7fc Vanilla Ninja - ‘Cool Vibes’ (Switzerland, 2005): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJX8RWJg7y4 six4one - ‘If We All Give A Little’ (Switzerland, 2006): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSkQmSug55g DJ Bobo - ‘Vampires Are Alive’ (Switzerland, 2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9YTasUpAjw Paolo Meneguzzi - ‘Era Stupendo’ (Switzerland, 2008): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgNU5_htNXk Lovebugs - ‘The Highest Heights’ (Switzerland, 2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSaFFCtHmyM Michael von der Heide - ‘Il pleut de l’or’ (Switzerland, 2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW2UPf1_Lcg Anna Rossinelli - ‘In Love For A While’ (Switzerland, 2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxLE5FmNJow Sinplus - ‘Unbreakable’ (Switzerland, 2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkMSptuVqHQ Takasa - ‘You And Me’ (Switzerland, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH34iARVI-s Sebalter - ‘Hunter Of Stars’ (Switzerland, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqjoM8ZlyMc Melanie Réné - ‘Time To Shine’ (Switzerland, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya1r_nFHiCQ Rykka - ‘The Last Of Our Kind’ (Switzerland, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZI0_aR7BuA Timebelle - ‘Apollo’ (Switzerland, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrNPRfS9Sbg  Ilinca ft Alex Florea - ‘Yodel It!’ (Romania, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSHc7iDuBCQ  ZiBBZ - ‘Stones’ (Switzerland, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSHc7iDuBCQ Luca Hänni - ‘She Got Me’ (Switzerland, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aUYzqAIdoM Gjon’s Tears - ‘Répondez-moi’ (Switzerland, 2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9GAfFHZE-E Gjon’s Tears - ‘Tout l’univers’ (Switzerland, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jznH_fltcYA Marius Bear - ‘Boys Do Cry’ (Switzerland, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq2HCmHv5p4 Remo Forrer - ‘Watergun’ (Switzerland, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4NDErv49mk Nemo - ‘The Code’ (Switzerland, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO_qJf-nW0k  Slimane - ‘Mon Amour’ (France, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XyLecY2JyE Baby Lasagna - ‘Rim Tim Tagi Dim’ (Croatia, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIBjarAiAVc . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices