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Tag Archives: ukraine
Eurovision 2023 results: Sweden’s Loreen wins the song contest for a second time
The singer dominated the jury vote as Liverpool hosted on behalf of Ukraine. Read my full Telegraph live blog here
Posted in Journalism, TV
Tagged bbc, blog, eurovision, eurovision 2023, eurovision song contest, finland, graham norton, hannah waddingham, live blog, liverpool, loreen, mae muller, music, recap, review, sweden, telegraph, tv, ukraine
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The Swede tipped to win Eurovision – again
Loreen, who won the 2012 contest, on saying no to Eurovision, wardrobe malfunctions – and the war in Ukraine. Read my full Telegraph interview here
Posted in Journalism, TV
Tagged bbc, eurovision, eurovision 2023, interview, Kalush Orchestra, liverpool, loreen, mae muller, Melodifestivalen, music, russia, singer, sweden, telegraph, tv, ukraine, war, win, winner
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Not to hold Eurovision in Ukraine is a capitulation to Putin
Ukraine could have gained soft power, international attention and trade, while giving the Song Contest purpose. Read my full Telegraph article here
Posted in Journalism, TV
Tagged eurovision, eurovision 2023, music, putin, russia, sam ryder, telegraph, uk, ukraine, war
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Eurovision 2022
I live-blogged a very eventful Eurovision 2022 final – catch up on all the action! Read my full Telegraph article here
Posted in Journalism, TV
Tagged bbc, eurovision, eurovision 2022, final, Kalush Orchestra, live blog, music, recap, review, sam ryder, telegraph, turin, tv, uk, ukraine
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Marys Seacole, Donmar Warehouse
There is your standard bio-drama, and then there is Jackie Sibblies Drury’s Marys Seacole. Read my full London Theatre review here
Posted in Journalism, Theatre
Tagged carer, crimean war, donmar warehouse, florence nightingale, jackie sibblies drury, london, london theatre, mary seacole, marys seacole, nhs, play, review, theatre, ukraine
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Dance for Ukraine, London Coliseum
Ivan Putrov and Alina Cojocaru raised money, and spirits, with their triumphant fundraising gala. Read my full Telegraph report here
Posted in Dance, Journalism
Tagged alina cojocaru, ballet, dance, dance for ukraine, dancing, english national opera, Ivan Putrov, kyiv, london, london coliseum, marianela nunez, Natalia Osipova, putin, review, royal ballet, telegraph, theatre, ukraine, west end
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Baftas 2022 as it happened
I live-blogged the Baftas 2022 for the Telegraph – read the article here
Posted in Film, Journalism
Tagged award, bafta, baftas, baftas 2022, belfast, benedict cumberbatch, blog, coda, dune, film, hollywood, james bond, movie, recap, review, shirley bassey, telegraph, the power of the dog, ukraine
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Eurovision has long been a battleground between Russia and Ukraine
Eurovision has tried to remain apolitical, but with Russia now booted from the contest, it has finally succumbed to long-simmering discord. Read my full Telegraph article here
Posted in Journalism, TV
Tagged alina pash, ban, crimea, eurovision, eurovision song contest, jamala, Kalush Orchestra, kyiv, maruv, music, pop music, putin, russia, telegraph, turin, ukraine, war
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Pick of the Week
Oscar-winning Son of Saul, Nick Payne’s latest play and Line of Duty reaches its nail-biting climax. Read my full theartsdesk newsletter here
Posted in Art, Film, Journalism, Theatre, TV
Tagged academy award, art, bbc, best, conspiracy files, death, died, donmar warehouse, drama, elegy, exhibition, film, giacometti, line of duty, malaysian airlines, music, nick payne, norwich, obituary, opera, oscar, pick of the week, play, prince, sainsbury centre for visual arts, shakespeare, son of saul, the arts desk, theartsdesk, theatre, tribute, tv, ukraine, victoria wood, vinyl, zoe wanamaker
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