United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997
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The United Kingdom's entry into the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 was "Love Shine a Light" by Katrina and the Waves. The entry was chosen during the UK selection show, The Great British Song Contest, hosted by Dale Winton on 9 March, with the results announced six days later. The UK went on to win the song contest which was being held in Dublin, Ireland, with an unprecedented 227 points. The 1997 contest is last win for the United Kingdom so far.
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Country | United Kingdom | |||
National selection | ||||
Selection process | The Great British Song Contest 1997 | |||
Selection date(s) | Semi-final 7 February 1997 Final 9 March 1997 | |||
Selected entrant | Katrina and the Waves | |||
Selected song | "Love Shine a Light" | |||
Selected songwriter(s) | Kimberley Rew | |||
Finals performance | ||||
Final result | 1st, 227 points | |||
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