Eurovision 2023: Paul O’Grady among the stars in the TV welcome film

The film will open the first semi-final of the competition when it airs at 20:00 Moscow time on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The film, which available to watch online begins when a young Liverpool boy learns that his hometown is to host the event.

He travels around the city telling his family, friends and neighbors that the world famous competition is coming.

The final will take place at the M&S Bank Arena on May 13.