United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1967 United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1967 The United Kingdom held a national pre-selection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1967. It was held on 25 February 1967 and presented by Rolf Harris. Harris's weekly show had been the showcase for the five songs in the competition, which had been performed in successive weeks prior to the final. Harris himself would be the BBC's commentator for the final in Vienna. The internal BBC selection of Sandie Shaw as the singer was something of a departure; in recognition of changing trends in the contest,
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 As the contest was held in the UK, the BBC opted not to send a Television commentator, instead Katie Boyle introduced each act from the stage. However Pete Murray provided commentary for BBC Radio 1. The contest was also broadcast on British Forces Radio with commentary provided by Thurston Holland. Michael Aspel served as the spokesperson for the U.K jury. "Congratulations" won the national and went on to come 2nd in the contest. United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 The United Kingdom held a national preselection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest