Franz Ferdinand favourites to scoop Mercury prize

Scottish art-rockers Franz Ferdinand are firm favourites to scoop the prestigious Mercury Music Prize tonight with their debut album.

Franz Ferdinand favourites to scoop Mercury prize
Tue, 07 Sep, 2004 - 08:22

Scottish art-rockers Franz Ferdinand are firm favourites to scoop the prestigious Mercury Music Prize tonight with their debut album.

Northern Irish quartet Snow Patrol and 59-year-old British musician Robert Wyatt were also on the list.

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