When Eurovision came to Harrogate - a look back at the 1982 Grand Final and why France withdrew
- Eurovision is an annual music contest where participating countries compete for the winning spot each year.
- The contest’s history shows some countries have frequently finished last or with zero points, affecting their reputation.
- Norway holds the record for most last-place finishes at 11, including five zero-point results, while Spain also has multiple zero-point last places.
- After professional juries were introduced in 2009, Latvia became the leading participant to finish last multiple times under this new system.
- These results highlight the challenges countries face in Eurovision and suggest that finishing in the top ranks remains highly valued.
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When Eurovision came to Harrogate - a look back at the 1982 Grand Final and why France withdrew
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