The first show of Eurovision: Countdown for the 54th Eurovision Song Contest 2009 is about to begin on RT&Eacute television and online.

Where to watch?

  • RTÉ ONE television in Ireland
  • Webcast: click here (available worldwide) and will become live at 17:30 local time.

The show is hosted by SVT's (Swedish broadcaster) Jovan Radomir who hosted the show last year, and russian host Yana Churikova who co-presented this years russian national final.

The three time slots on RTÉ are:

  • Sunday, April 26th at 18:30 CET (17:30 local time)
  • Sunday, May 3rd at 18:30 CET (17:30 local time)
  • Sunday, May 10th at 18:30 CET (17:30 local time)

Watch the show here:

  • Eurovision: Countdown 2009 – Episode 1 of 3 – Part 1 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DojHXZWxCV8&ap=%2526fmt%3D18&rel=0
  • Eurovision: Countdown 2009 – Episode 1 of 3 – Part 2 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIaSgi55kM8&ap=%2526fmt%3D18&rel=0
  • Eurovision: Countdown 2009 – Episode 1 of 3 – Part3 of 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEwfRmYGgk4&ap=%2526fmt%3D18&rel=0