United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 United Kingdom finished in 15th place with 111 points, the country's best result since 2011 As a member of the "Big 5", the United Kingdom automatically qualified to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Prior to the 2017 contest, the United Kingdom has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest fifty-nine times. Thus far, the United Kingdom has won the contest five times: in 1967 with the song "Puppet on a String" performed by Sandie Shaw, in 1969 with the song "Boom Bang-a-Bang" performed by Lulu, in 1976 with the song "Save Your Kisses for Me" performed by
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 televoting results were released shortly after the grand final. Below is a breakdown of points awarded to United Kingdom and awarded by United Kingdom in the second semi-final and grand final of the contest, and the breakdown of the jury voting and televoting conducted during the two shows: The following five members comprised the British jury: United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 The United Kingdom participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "You're Not Alone" written by Matt Schwartz, Justin J. Benson and S. Kanes. The song was performed by Joe and Jake. The British