In 1955, the European Broadcasting Union created an international song contest whereby countries, represented by their respective broadcasters, would compete in one television show. The secret to the contest's cross-border mass appeal lies in a curious mixture of camp irony and mild controversy. Read about this year's Serbian winner and take a look at some memorable moments from the past.
Abba at Eurovision 1974
Ever so sombre, the French withdraw to mark the death of President Pompidou (it's what he would have wanted...). The UK went with Olivia Newton-John and came in fourth. Sweden won the grand prize thanks to some small time act called ABBA singing a track by the name of Waterloo. They clearly wouldn't have much of a future
