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

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – UK

It's the first day of the Eurovision month of May and my Countdown comes to an end with the home team. It's Michael 'Bigger...
James Newman

One last…… try? – James Newman it is then.

So it seems that the worst kept open secret that anyone who has been around this contest long enough has ever seen has finally...

28 November – Thinkin’ of those sixth form chicks that misbehave

The 'novelty' song. Every contest has them. Just look at Carola. I joke. Carola has never been a novelty. But these songs sometimes do...

Olly and Graham have a bit of an old chinwag!

Imagine my surprise, dear reader, when the following press release came through from the lovely people at the BBC. "The BBC today confirms one-off special,...
Molly

There’s a UK buzz a-brewing…

It's hectic in here today. Not only have we had rehearsals and press conferences but we were all kicked out if the arena at...

18 July – You sure could have knocked me down with...

I thought it was high time for a vintage contest. You now the type: black and white, a small number of people on stage,...

2 August – We still got time

Eurovision is mainly a young person's game. Yes, even with the Junior version of our favourite TV show, the majority of performers at the...
James Newman, United Kingdom, Second Rehearsal, Rotterdam Ahoy, 15 May 2021 — EBU / Thomas Hanses

The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: United Kingdom

This year, the BBC has stepped back from picking UK song and artist and handed it over to BMG who stuck with their 2020...

2 April – We’re shining like diamonds with fire in our...

Yesterday, we had a birthday of someone from a country that would love to win. Today we have a country that, generally, had been...

3 November – Pounding away, pounding away, won’t you be mine?

Do you remember when the UK of stuff were good at Eurovision? Yes, since we hit the 21st Century their fortunes have waned a...