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The United Kingdom has competed at the Eurovision Song Contest since 1957, missing only one edition, and has won five times, most recently with Katrina and the Waves in 1997. A Big Five member, the UK qualifies for every final. The latest Eurovision news from the United Kingdom is here.
United Kingdom: Graham Norton speaks about China’s participation in Eurovision
- By Eleanor Cooper
- . October 7, 2016
In an interview with The South China Morning Post, the British Eurovision commentator, Graham Norton, spoke about the rumours surrounding China’s
United Kingdom: BBC opens submission period; opts for national final
- By Sanjay (Sergio) Jiandani
- . October 6, 2016
The BBC, the British national broadcaster has announced today that it will once again opt for a national selection in
United Kingdom: Memorial for Sir Terry Wogan held at Westminster Abbey
- By Eleanor Cooper
- . September 28, 2016
Yesterday, Westminster Abbey hosted a special memorial service for the legendary late Eurovision commentator, Sir Terry Wogan. The event
United Kingdom: BBC intends to participate in Eurovision 2017
- By Sanjay (Sergio) Jiandani
- . August 31, 2016
The British national broadcaster BBC has confirmed to ESCToday that the United Kingdom intends to participate at the forthcoming 2017
United Kingdom: Jade Ewen proud to play Princess Jasmine
- By Roy Knoops
- . June 22, 2016
Jade Ewen, who represented the United Kingdom at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow, Russia, stars as Princess Jasmine
United Kingdom: Brexit and the Eurovision Song Contest
- By Eleanor Cooper
- . June 22, 2016
On Thursday 23 June 2016, the people of Britain have a “once in a generation” chance to vote on whether the
Watch now: The Grand Final of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest
- By Jessica Weaver
- . May 14, 2016
With months of preparation from the 42 competing nations being dedicated to this night, tonight is finally the night where
Stockholm Calling: Grand final jury show review
- By Jessica Weaver
- . May 13, 2016
Two semi-finals down and only the grand final to go; tonight sees each of the 26 finalists perform their entries
Stockholm Calling: United Kingdom’s second rehearsal
- By Jessica Weaver
- . May 8, 2016
Today sees the second rehearsals of the automatic qualifiers to Saturday’s grand final; the Big 5 and Sweden. We here at
Stockholm Calling: Big 5 first rehearsals
- By Jessica Weaver
- . May 6, 2016
With second rehearsals concluding this afternoon with the semi-final 1 participants, it’s time for the Big 5 to embark on
Eurovision 2016: National jury members revealed
- By Jessica Weaver
- . April 29, 2016
With only days to go before the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest begins, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has today released
OGAE Poll 2016: United Kingdom, may we have your votes?
- By Jessica Weaver
- . April 29, 2016
Here at ESCToday, in collaboration with OGAE International, we will be bringing you the results of the annual fan club
United Kingdom: Joe and Jake perform on The Graham Norton Show
- By Eleanor Cooper
- . April 18, 2016
The British act for the 2016 Eurovision song contest, Joe & Jake, appeared on Friday night’s Graham Norton show. Irish
UK: Christer Bjorkman makes UK headlines with Wogan controversy!
- By Alex Stewart
- . April 17, 2016
Christer Bjorkman has hit headlines on his controversial views on the legacy and impact Wogan had upon how British entries