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Eurovision 2016: How to watch tonight's show live and vote

See you on the sofa, Bucks Fizz in hand

Jess Denham
Friday 13 May 2016 13:37 BST
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Graham Norton gave his first witty Eurovision Song Contest commentary in 2009
Graham Norton gave his first witty Eurovision Song Contest commentary in 2009 (Getty)

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Failed to drag your rainbow flags, Conchita Wurst beards and Bucks Fizz to Stockholm for this year’s Eurovision grand final? Fear not, for there are multiple ways to join in the fun from the sofa, both online and on TV.

Tune into BBC One from 8pm for on-the-box coverage of all the action as UK entry Joe and Jake makes their bid for glory. Graham Norton is providing the commentary once again, after taking over from the late Sir Terry Wogan in 2008. He is planning to toast the Eurovision legend during song nine, for reasons he recently explained, so make sure your glass is bubbling full at that point in proceedings.

Catch up on all our Eurovision coverage

If you have better things to do with your Saturday night (sacrilege, if you ask us), you can catch-up on BBC iPlayer after the broadcast either online or via the BBC iPlayer app.

Those of you wanting to watch live online can do so from any device on the Eurovision YouTube Channel, where the final will be streamed in full to millions of viewers around the world. You can watch it here, below:


The easiest way to cast your verdict is through the official Eurovision Song Contest app, available for free download from the iOS App Store, the Windows Store and Google Play. The app provides handy information on every country taking part, as well as all the latest Eurovision news. All you have to do is click on the ‘Vote’ button and decide who gets your points.


Happy Eurovision, one and all.

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