United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 information
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Eurovision Song Contest 1997
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
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
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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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