Which 5 Countries Have Waited the Longest to Win Eurovision Again?

SPOILER ALERT: The UK is not number one. In this episode, Steven destroys the long held belief that the United Kingdom has been rather hard done by in recent years. In fact, their long wait to reclaim Eurovision glory once more is shared by several other countries. So who are the top five? How does the UK compare? And what the heck does this all mean? Listen now, follow the podcast, and find out! . Mentioned in this episode: Clodagh Rogers - ‘Jack in the Box’ (United Kingdom, 1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv-_fGqevns  Katrina and the Waves - ‘Love Shine A Light’ (United Kingdom, 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwLBCKA5-ls  Imaani - ‘Where Are You?’ (United Kingdom, 1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D7fTr2H_X8 Jessica Garlick - ‘Come Back’ (United Kingdom, 2003): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwLBCKA5-ls Jade Ewen - ‘It’s My Time’ (United Kingdom, 2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GwOojK3VRU Sam Ryder - ‘Space Man’ (United Kingdom, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ0hqX_92zI Remember Monday - ‘What The Hell Just Happened?’ (United Kingdom, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hu6R3ZnOdY  Sandra Kim - ‘J’aime la vie’ (Belgium, 1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT3c41gi3B4 Urban Trad - ‘Sanomi’ (Belgium, 2003): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAakKDY2dWQ Sertab Erener - ‘Everyway That I Can’ (Türkiye, 2003): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0_QrKnqd5E Loïc Nottet - ‘Rhythm Inside’ (Belgium, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G48p8eNhnd8 Blanche - ‘City Lights’ (Belgium, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxsCmChDYwA Laura Tesoro - ‘What’s the Pressure’ (Belgium, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDBjhAGaeWg Gustaph - ‘Because of You’ (Belgium, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1xD14IMKtg Mustii - ‘Before the Party’s Over’ (Belgium, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNIemQwCaM4 Corinne Hermès - ‘Si la vie est cadeau’ (Luxembourg, 1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpP0KtpnQbQ Sherisse Laurence - ‘L’Amour de ma vie’ (Luxembourg, 1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_4Jpemcr0U Tali - ‘Fighter’ (Luxembourg, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCWH3Nq5y9A Laura Thorn - ‘La poupée monte le son’ (Luxembourg, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVHu_KwHiKY Marie Myriam - ‘L’Oiseau et l’Enfant’ (France, 1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQG8dtWClc8 Joëlle Ursull - ‘White And Black Blues’ (France, 1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPqSSLcefCs Amina - ‘C’est le dernier qui a parlé qui a raison’ (France, 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qom6NzhYhnI Carola - ‘Fångad av en stormvind’ (Sweden, 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ml6pJqc_bw Twin Twin - ‘Moustache’ (France, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjkqciwP034 Amir - ‘J’ai cherché’ (France, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aLPsiyavcU Barbara Pravi - ‘Voilà’ (France, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unj9WbeLzRU Slimane - ‘Mon amour’ (France, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XyLecY2JyE Louane - ‘maman’ (France, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj2DTSLcNnI Salomé - ‘Vivo cantando’ (Spain, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POj0U2W6MnE Massiel - ‘La la la’ (Spain, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhPAZOwEY0I Anabel Conde - ‘Vuelve conmigo’ (Spain, 1995): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffXPpm0XDsM Chanel - ‘SloMo’ (Spain, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSQYTt4xg3I Ruth Lorenzo - ‘Dancing In The Rain’ (Spain, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OtuM3Zvkeo Melody - ‘Esa Diva’ (Spain, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OtuM3Zvkeo . 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