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UK

The United Kingdom entry is chosen by the BBC. The UK first took part in 1957 and has won five times.

25 October – It’s bigger than everything we see

You know those countries that used to rule the roost, but are now having a very hard time? Well, even though many say otherwise,...

27 June – You’re in my mind in everything I do

Runner-up day today. There's been plenty of them through the years. Only one year - to my knowledge - has no runner-up. It's a good...
Remember Monday

Remember Monday will represent the UK!

So the worst kept Eurovision secret has been officially confirmed by the BBC - Here is the official press release! Remember Monday will represent the...

UK first rehearsal

Bonnie's up next. I'm nervous, I really want her to do well... Oh she's GOOD! It's a simple band set-up and Bonnie's in casuals today....
Andy Abraham at Eurovision for the UK in 2008

Phil explains Eurovision 2008 – Why the UK didn’t win

Here's why - they entered a dreadful song. Brits can (and do) moan all we like about block voting but conveniently forget the following : ...
Eurovision, you decide

Are the BBC going to be heroes … or buggered by...

The BBC has finally announced that Eurovision:You Decide will take place on Wednesday (yes I don't get that either) 7th February at 7.30pm live...

27 November – I’ll bring the good times

Our friends in the UK seem to be in a rut at the moment, and they don't seem to know how to get out...

14 October – But then tonight you said you couldn’t live...

For some Eurovision performers, that appearance on the hallowed stage might not quite be the highlight of their career. Important, definitely, but not the...

26 February – I’m feeling down on the ground

It's often good to be the first to do something. No one can take that "I was first..." accolade away from you, even though...

29 August – Welcome to the land where all our dreams...

Remember the United Kingdom of stuff? They regularly used to do rather well in Eurovision circles, until those pesky 'New Europeans' came along. They...