UK Shines Like A Diamond: 60 Years at Eurovision
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This year marks the UK’s 60th entry in Eurovision and we wanted to celebrate!
Join Michael, Mark and Brett as they take a very quick trip down memory lane with some of the UK’s most memorable (and some ‘Oh that one’) songs since their very first in 1957.
What’s been your favourite UK entry? Let us know on social media!
The Playlist
Patricia Bredin – All [1957] 
Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson – Sing, Little Birdie [1959]
Sandie Shaw – Puppet on a String [1967]
The New Seekers – Beg, Steal or Borrow [1972: AU]
Lynsey de Paul & Mike Moran – Rock Bottom [1977]
Bardo – One Step Further [1982]
Ryder – Runner in the Night [1986]
Gina G – Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit [1996: AU]
Jemini – Cry Baby [2003]
Scooch – Flying the Flag (for You) [2007: LGBTI]
Andy Abraham – Even If [2008]
Blue – I Can [2011: LGBTI]
Lucie Jones – Never Give Up On You (7th Heaven Radio Edit) [2017] (Eurovision version)
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