Sven Stojanovic
Director
Eurovision Song Contest (1956)
Lugano 1956
The first ever Eurovision Song Contest took place in Lugano, Switzerland, at the Teatro Kursaal, on 24th of May 1956.
Released May 24, 1956
Episode 183 min
2+
Keywords: tmdb.europe, tmdb.music-competition, mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.tv-show, tmdb.international, tmdb.music, tmdb.celebratory
Production Companies: European Broadcasting Union, Eurovision Media Production
Network: BBC One
Country: Switzerland
Languages:
German,
English,
French
5.0
S1E1 - Lugano 1956
This first edition of the Eurovision Song Contest included several procedures that were not repeated in any subsequent edition: Two songs for each country, secret voting, double voting of one country on behalf of another, optional inclusion of the jury members' own represented country in their voting, only "Grand Prix" title reception for the winner, and a single male presenter to host the show. The other Contests include: One song for each country, scoreboard display, jury panel from each country, disqualification of the juries' own country from their voting, material award, and a single or additional female presenter.
May 24, 1956, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 183 min.
Season Runtime: 550 min.
Released: May 24, 1956
Last Air Date: May 17, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Jan. 12, 2026, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: 12A / 2+
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