It's been a difficult year for the Netherlands. Following the disqualification of Joost Klein ahead of 2024's Grand Final, in which they were expected to do very well, the country is currently weighing up if it will compete next year at the Song Contest.So in this episode, Stephen takes a closer look at The Netherlands' history at Eurovision. Though one of the most loyal, and generous, participants, their success has been volatile, which makes them historically one of the most entertaining countries to watch......Useful Links:Marina Satti - ‘Zari’ (Greece, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENb4LCeq9LcHelena Paparizou - ‘My Number One’ (Greece, 2005): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcOwvZ26KFQCorry Brocken - ‘Net als toen’ (Netherlands, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDA5MAfGG-MCorry Brocken - ‘Heel de wereld’ (Netherlands, 1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoiVXVA8fs8Teddy Scholten - ‘Een beetje’ (Netherlands, 1959): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaEskI58tAMDe Spelbrekers - ‘Katinka’ (Netherlands, 1962): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPzoydLh5YYAnnie Palman - ‘Een speeldoos’ (Netherlands, 1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWINVYSsrTULenny Kuhr - ‘De troubadour’ (Netherlands, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ctod7qBMeYBen Cramer - ‘De oude muzikant’ (Netherlands, 1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6JqeLK3DQUTeach-In - ‘Ding-a-Dong’ (Netherlands, 1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=447LKTYDv4Y Mouth and MacNeil - ‘I See A Star’ (Netherlands, 1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqj_UNeWA9wMaggie MacNeil - ‘Amsterdam’ (Netherlands, 1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqhRioBlRNkWilleke Alberti - ‘Waar is de zon’ (Netherlands, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHPYpEtUcoIMaxine and Franklin Brown - ‘De eerste keer’ (Netherlands, 1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw_WxnIzK4QMrs Einstein - ‘Niemend heeft nog tijd’ (Netherlands, 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbzuS_KHmAwEdsilia - ‘Hemel en aarde’ (Netherlands, 1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s08iSJALk7ERe-union - ‘Without You’ (Netherlands, 2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phHQrLvEBUUAnouk - ‘Birds’ (Netherlands, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5iazXvMw5oThe Common Linnets - ‘Calm After The Storm’ (Netherlands, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWe8PRsW4T0Trijntje Oosterhuis - ‘Walk Along’ (Netherlands, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_fs4SPGyF0Douwe Bob - ‘Slow Down’ (Netherlands, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_fs4SPGyF0Waylon - ‘Outlaw In ’Em’ (Netherlands, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7jHz5asMs8Duncan Laurence - ‘Arcade’ (Netherlands, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3D-r4ogr7sJeangu Macrooy - ‘Birth Of A New Age’ (Netherlands, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Da5cr2fTsS10 - ‘De diepte’ (Netherlands, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgOnu7ux2-kMia Nicolai & Dion Cooper - ‘Burning Daylight’ (Netherlands, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XAsam043OYJoost Klein - ‘Europapa’ (Netherlands, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiHFnmI8pxg ...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:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze 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