Die Schweiz am ESC – Dramen, Siege, Emotionen (2020)
A look back at Switzerland's history in the Eurovision Song Contest highlighted by the two wins in 1956 and 1988.
Top billed cast
Paola FelixSelf
Sandra StuderSelf
Reto PeritzSelf- Sven EpineySelf
- Peter ReberSelf
Gjon's TearsSelf- Toni WachterSelf
DJ BoBoSelf
Anna RossinelliSelf- SebalterSelf
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