With the British national final taking place this coming Friday, today we’ll find out who is competing in the upcoming final as well as hear the competing entries for the first time!

Airing this morning on BBC Radio 2 during the Ken Bruce Show, each of the six competing British national final entries will presented for the first time in full from 9:30 local time (10:30 CET). The entries will then be available via the official BBC Eurovision website following the presentation.

How to listen

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The Ken Bruce Show kicks off from 9:30 local time (10:30 CET) on BBC Radio 2.

• Live webcast via bbc.co.uk
• The entries will then be available via the BBC Eurovision website

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The competing entries will then be played numerous times on BBC Radio 2 in the lead up to Friday’s national final. Hosted at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town by Mel Giedroyc, this year’s British representative will be decided 100% via a public vote. An expert panel will also be present during the show to offer advice to the contestants.

Eurovision: You Decide will air at 19:30 local time (20:30 CET) this Friday on BBC Four for UK viewers and will also be streamed via eurovision.tv.

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