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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.

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,...

16 July – Your sensuality thrills me it strips me to...

The United Kingdom is having a torrid time of things in the 21st Century. The once dominant nation, with 22 Top Three finishes in...

8 June – The way I speak the truth, I’d never...

It's only right that our favourite TV show can demonstrate a mix of the established performer and the youngster setting out to prove themselves...

What the UK Press had to say about 2021 Eurovision defeat

With James Newman scoring yet another last place for the UK at Eurovision - this time with zero points - we thought we'd have...
James Newman, United Kingdom, Second Rehearsal, Rotterdam Ahoy, 15 May 2021 — EBU / Thomas Hanses

UK – Can we have Thursday’s rehearsal back please?

I'm going to be generous and forgive James his first run of this one, because he sounded out of breath from the start -...
James Newman, United Kingdom, Second Rehearsal, Rotterdam Ahoy, 15 May 2021 — EBU / Thomas Hanses

UK – embracing the moment

UK – first rehearsal report here Our home boy James is at it again. Today the trumpets seem to stay suspended for a little longer...
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...
James Newman, United Kingdom, First Rehearsal, Rotterdam Ahoy, 13 May 2021 — EBU / Thomas Hanses

My home land – Estonia – no UK – Finally no...

Now, I've been doing this since about the end of the Crimean Wars, and I know what rubbish UK Rehearsals sound like. There's a...
James Newman, United Kingdom, First Rehearsal, Rotterdam Ahoy, 13 May 2021 — EBU / Thomas Hanses

United Kingdom – James and the giant, erm, trumpets!

United Kingdom. My home entry. After 14 months of waiting what can James Newman bring to the Eurovision stage? Erm, enormous great trumpets apparently. I...

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 39 – United Kingdom

Embers by James Newman As Eurovision 2020 stumbled towards its inevitable cancellation and hospitals the world over – including the temporary field location set up...