BBC Transmission details ... NOW CONFIRMED!
New Format
This year the show will be split into two shows, a semi-final and a final.
14 Countries automatically qualify for the final - the remaining countries will battle it out on Weds 12th May and the top ten will go through to the ultimate final.
May 12th on BBC Three
Eurovision Semi Final in full
May 13th & 14th on BBC Three There will be 2 shows on location from Turkey presented by GMTV's Lorraine Kelly and Liquid News' Paddy O' Connell. Included in the mix will be a preview of some of the best songs for 2004.
Saturday 15th on BBC One The big one! The Eurovision Song Contest live from Istanbul with live and incisive commentary from Terry Wogan
Backstage reports from the after show party.Saturday 15th on BBC Three
Following the live show on BBC One you'll need to flick the button over to BBC Three where Lorraine Kelly will be presenting from London. Meanwhile Paddy O'Connell will be reporting live from Istanbul.