United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1981 information
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Eurovision Song Contest 1981
Country
United Kingdom
National selection
Selection process
A Song for Europe 1981
Selection date(s)
11 March 1981
Selected entrant
Bucks Fizz
Selected song
"Making Your Mind Up"
Selected songwriter(s)
Andy Hill
John Danter
Finals performance
Final result
1st, 136 points
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
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The United Kingdom and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) held a national final titled "A Song for Europe 1981" to choose who would represent them in the Eurovision Song Contest 1981. "A Song for Europe 1981" was held on 11 March 1981 where Bucks Fizz was chosen with "Making Your Mind Up" as the entrant. At Eurovision, they placed first winning the competition with 136 points.
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