After the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest, how many times had the United Kingdom finished second?
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1959 United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1959 The United Kingdom held a national preliminary round to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1959. The semi-finals were held on 2–5 February 1959 and the final was held on 7 February 1959. All were presented by Pete Murray. "Sing, Little Birdie" was a pop song which won the national and went on to come second in the contest, it was the UK's best result up until that point. The UK has since come in 2nd place 15 times, the last time was in 1998 and has
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 the final of the Contest, the song received 18 points and finished in 22nd place. The spokesperson who revealed the United Kingdom's votes for other countries was Cheryl Baker, part of Bucks Fizz which won the 1981 Contest for the United Kingdom. United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 The United Kingdom was represented in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 by "Touch My Fire" performed by Javine. Javine Hylton was born on 27 December 1981 and as a youngster enjoyed listening to her mother's collection of soul and reggae albums. At the age of 10, she was offered an