How to watch the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final on TV and BBC iPlayer and listen on Radio and BBC Sounds

The Grand Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday 11 May 2024.

BBC Studios will once again produce the BBC's coverage of the biggest and most watched song competition in the world following the 67th Eurovision Song Contest which was hosted by the BBC in Liverpool, on behalf of Ukraine in May 2023.

Following Loreen's victory in Liverpool with the song Tattoo, the 68th edition of the Contest ise taking place in Sweden, with the Grand Final broadcast live from Malmö Arena. This is the seventh time Sweden hosts the Contest with a Hollywood star and an iconic Eurovision-veteran overseeing proceedings; Malin Åkerman and Petra Mede.

Performing in the Grand Final will be all the acts who successfully made it through their respective Semi-Finals along with the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy who make up the Big Five. Joining them will be last year's winner Sweden, who also automatically qualify.

Here's everything you need to know about the Grand Final - and how to watch and listen to it on the BBC.

What time is the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final on TV and BBC iPlayer, radio and BBC Sounds?

The Eurovision Song Contest 2024 Grand Final will be broadcast live on Saturday 11 May 2024 at 8pm (BST) on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.

Who are the Eurovision 2024 presenters Malin Åkerman and Petra Mede?

Fan favourite Petra Mede is a Swedish comedian, who is hosting Eurovision for the third time in 2024. She previously hosted the Song Contest in Malmö in 2013 and in Stockholm in 2016 with 2015 Eurovision winner Måns Zelmerlöw. The pair famously performed an interval act called Love, Love, Peace, Peace.

Swedish-American actress Malin Åkerman was born in Stockholm, raised in Canada and now lives with her family in Los Angeles. Her father currently lives in Sweden and she makes her Eurovision hosting debut in Malmö.

Meet the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final UK commentators

Graham Norton split his time between the main stage and the commentary box in 2023 but he's live with you on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for the whole show this year as your UK commentator for the Eurovision 2024 Grand Final.

Over on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, Scott Mills and Rylan will be leading the commentary on the airwaves.

Who is the Jury spokesperson delivering the UK's votes at Eurovision 2024?

Multi-award winning actor, Joanna Lumley, will be joining the BBC Eurovision family as the United Kingdom's Eurovision spokesperson, where she will deliver the results of the UK's National Jury live during the Grand Final on Saturday 11 May.

A long term fan of Eurovision, Joanna Lumley is already getting into the mood for her iconic Spokesperson role. Joanna says: "Good Evening Malmö, it's Joanna here! I am delighted to be announcing the jury vote for the UK at this year's Eurovision. It's such a fabulous honour to give the iconic 'douze points'!"

Joanna follows in the illustrious footsteps of previous spokespeople which includes Catherine Tate, AJ Odudu, Amanda Holden, Nigella Lawson, Mel Giedroyc, Richard Osman, Alex Jones, Cheryl Baker and Katrina Leskanich from Katrina & The Waves amongst many others.

Which countries are competing in the 2024 Eurovision Grand Final? And what is the Eurovision Grand Final running order?

Public broadcasters from 37 countries entered the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 but only 26 acts can compete in the Grand Final.

France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom (also known as the Big 5) automatically qualify every year. Sweden, as winners of the 2015 Song Contest, also automatically progress to the Grand Final.

Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia and Ukraine all qualified for the Grand Final in the First Semi-Final on 7 May.

Armenia, Austria, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland qualified from the Second Semi-Final on 9 May.

The running order of the Eurovision Grand Final will be decided within the next 24 hours but we do know that Sweden will be the first country to perform in the Grand Final, following a random draw for the host country.

Eurovision 2024 Grand Final Interval Acts and Musical Guests

The opening and interval acts are bring kept under wraps for now, but we do know 2023 Eurovision winner Loreen will be returning to the Eurovision Song Contest stage for an extra-special performance.

Meet UK Eurovision 2024 act Olly Alexander

Multi-award winning music superstar, Olly Alexander will be flying the flag for the United Kingdom with his song Dizzy in Malmö.

"Dizzy is about an overwhelming feeling of love that someone gives you where they've swept you off your feet and they're literally turning your world upside down," Olly explains. "The song is about that feeling, and I love it, I love the song so much, and I just can't wait to perform it."

Olly's aiming to make his performance "truly unforgettable" for the audience. "I want to leave them with something that they will never forget and of course, I hope to bring an element of dizziness to the performance and capture the feelings of the song."

• Read more: Olly Alexander explains how he's preparing for the Eurovision Grand Final in Malmö

How Eurovision Grand Final voting works

During the Grand Final on Saturday 11 May, voting will open just before the first song is performed.

Viewers at home will be able to cast their votes as the songs are performed, rather than waiting until all entries have been presented, as has been the case since public voting was introduced in 1997 (except in 2010 and 2011 when voting also began at the start of the show).

More details regarding the voting procedure can be found at bbc.co.uk/eurovision

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