Behind the scenes on the Zoe Ball Breakfast Show in Liverpool

BBC Radio 2’s Zoe Ball Breakfast Show was live from the British Music Experience in Liverpool on Friday ahead of the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest.

RadioToday was there tweeting from behind the scenes too, with some of our coverage further down in this article.

The Liverpool Brass Band performed throughout the show during which Zoe was joined Eurovision legends, super-fans and some of those involved in this year’s contest.

From 8am, she chatted to Sam Ryder and caught up with Radio 2’s Eurovision Grand Final hosts, Scott Mills and Rylan.

From 8.30am, Zoe spoke to Mel Giedroyc and Chris and Rosie Ramsey, and from 9am she was joined by The Fizz, the British pop group formed of three of the original members of 1981’s Eurovision winners Bucks Fizz, along with more chat from Scott, Rylan, Chris and Rosie plus Revd. Kate Bottley.

Meanwhile, Richie Anderson was out and about, meeting people from across the continent and beyond who have travelled to Liverpool to join the party.

Thanks to BBC Radio 2 for having us!

Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine Show was also live from Liverpool today, 12-2pm, with Jeremy looking at what the event means to Ukraine and Ukrainians who have fled the war to come here.

He had the latest from Kyiv and talked to Ukrainian musicians, including Kalush Orchestra who won Eurovision last year, the 2016 Ukraine winner Jamala, and this year’s Ukrainian entry TVORCHI, plus those who have come to settle in the UK to escape the conflict and charities in Liverpool who are helping them.

Jeremy also spoke to Sandie Shaw, who won Eurovision for the UK in 1984.

Sam Ryder, Scott Mills & Rylan on Zoe Ball Breakfast show, on BBC Radio 2 at the British Music Experience, Liverpool on Friday 12th May 2023. Loftus
Sam Ryder & Richie Anderson on Zoe Ball Breakfast show, on BBC Radio 2 at the British Music Experience, Liverpool on Friday 12th May 2023. Loftus
Mel Giedroyc, Chris & Rosie Ramsay with Sam Ryder on Zoe Ball Breakfast show, on BBC Radio 2 at the British Music Experience, Liverpool on Friday 12th May 2023. Loftus