"It's 5 to 11..."

On April 24, 1974, Portugal's Eurovision entry was used as a signal that would dismantle a dictatorship in Europe. In this episode, look back on the Carnation Revolution and Portugal's history both outside and inside the Eurovision Song Contest.

"It's 5 to 11..." Summary

• Portugal at Eurovision (2:58)
• A Brief History of Portugal's Politics (11:05)
• April 24, 1974 (18:25)
• April 26, 1974 (27:10)

Cover image by Tatjana from Pixabay

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• The Carnation Revolution | Book by Alex Fernandes | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster
• How Portugal’s 1974 Eurovision entry toppled the country’s fascist regime | Portugal | The Guardian
• The Guardian view on Portugal’s Carnation Revolution: a legacy to protect | Editorial | The Guardian
• The regime that ended with a song — The Europeans