Casualty won't air tonight – BBC schedule changes confirmed for Eurovision

Schedule changes are common for major live events such as Eurovision, so it will likely not come as a surprise to Casualty viewers.

The synopsis for the next episode, which is the 10th of the current run, reads: "Rida suffers a traumatic day when Mr Whitelaw’s mask begins to slip, Flynn fights to save Anna’s life, Rash defends a patient, and Indie helps Iain on a special mission."

Coverage of the Eurovision Grand Final will kick off on BBC One at 8pm and run until midnight, with Graham Norton once again back as commentator for UK audiences and Sophie Ellis-Bextor serving as the UK's official spokesperson.

It is scheduled to begin directly after Doctor Who airs its own Eurovision-inspired episode The Interstellar Song Contest, although even the long-running sci-fi show isn't assured of a spot on the BBC One schedule tonight.

If the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace earlier this afternoon goes to extra time, it will be forced to make way – although Whovians can already watch the new instalment on iPlayer.

The presenters of this year's Eurovision are stand-up comedian Hazel Brugger, TV presenter Michelle Hunziker and contest veteran Sandra Studer.

The UK's entry is trio Remember Monday, who will be competing against 25 other nations with their song What the Hell Just Happened?

Speaking ahead of the ceremony, the group – comprised of best friends Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele – told RadioTimes.com and other press that they "can't be for everyone".

They explained: "I think you do just kind of have to accept, as an artist, that what you do isn't going to be loved by everyone. There are people out there that don't like Taylor Swift – I think they're a bit crazy, but they do exist. So, you know, we can't be for everyone, and that's fine."

Sweden – who have won the contest a joint-record seven times – are currently listed as favourites to secure another victory with the song Bara bada bastu, performed by KAJ.

Meanwhile, other nations considered to be in with a shot of the big prize include Austria, the Netherlands and France.

Casualty continues at 8:10pm on Saturday 24th May on BBC One and iPlayer. Previous episodes are available to stream on iPlayer now.

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