Dana

Born: 1951-08-30

Dana Rosemary Scallon known professionally as Dana, is an Irish singer and songwriter. While still a schoolgirl she won the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest with "All Kinds of Everything". It became a worldwide million-seller and launched her music career. She entered politics in 1997, as Dana Rosemary Scallon, running unsuccessfully in the Irish presidential election, but later being elected as an MEP for Connacht–Ulster in 1999. Scallon was again an independent candidate in the Irish 2011 presidential election, but was eliminated on the first count. Scallon served as a politician as a Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2004.


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Flight of the Doves

as Sheila
Released: 1971-04-02

While fleeing across the Irish countryside, two orphans are pursued by their villainous uncle, a...

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When Eurovision Goes Horribly Wrong

as Self
Released: 2018-05-06

Angela Rippon presents a guide to some of the Eurovision Song Contest's most disastrous moments....

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Dana: The Original Derry Girl

as Self
Released: 2020-05-11

In 1970, Dana won the Eurovision Song Contest. It was a moment that changed her life. This is an...

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Top of the Pops

as Self
First aired: 1964-01-01

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s...

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Celebrity Mastermind

as Self - Contestant
First aired: 2003-12-26

Celebrity Mastermind is a British television quiz show broadcast by BBC television. The show is...

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Cilla

as Self
First aired: 1968-01-30

A mostly live weekly entertainment show starring Cilla Black and her special guests.

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Seaside Special

as uncredited
First aired: 1975-07-05

A BBC light entertainment show broadcast from 1975 to 1979, filmed in a big top at various...

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Sez Les

as uncredited
First aired: 1969-04-30

Sez Les was a British comedy sketch show that starred Les Dawson, produced by Yorkshire...

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Pilgrimage

as Self
First aired: 2018-03-16

Celebrities take a journey of a lifetime. They all have different faiths and beliefs - will...

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Michael Barrymore's Saturday Night Out

as Self
First aired: 1988-07-23

A BBC variety entertainment summer series, for the first season presented from The Fort Regent...

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Summertime Special

as uncredited
First aired: 1981-07-25

A BBC light entertainment holiday series, following on from the success of their Seaside Special...

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