Flags on the Play

Who knew that flags—symbols of national identity—could have political implications at the Eurovision Song Contest? Drink!

Flags on the Play Summary

• News (1:48)
• Flags at the Eurovision Song Contest (12:05)
• Controversy 1: Israel 2000 (15:21)
• Controversy 2: United Kingdom 2007 (23:49)
• Controversy 3: Russia 2015 (33:17)
• Controversy 4: Armenia 2016 (40:10)
• Controversy 5: Iceland 2019 (43:49)

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• [EUROVISION 2000] Ping Pong - Sameyach (Official Music Video / Highest Quality)
• Eurovision 2000 01 Israel *PingPong* *Sameyakh* 16:9
• Outraged Israel disowns daring Eurovision entry
• Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up 2007 - Winner Blunder
• Scooch - Flying The Flag (United Kingdom) Live 2007 Eurovision Song Contest
• Pandora - No Regrets
• Malta slates Eurovision's voting
• Polina Gagarina - A Million Voices (Russia) - LIVE at Eurovision 2015: Semi-Final 1
• (PDF) Eurovision Song Contest Official Flag Policy (2016)
• Likud-sponsored bill would ban Palestinian flag at events
• Long interview with Hatari about the flag incident (part 1-2) Subtitles