United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1994

For the Eurovision Song Contest 1994, the United Kingdom entered "Lonely Symphony (We Will Be Free)", performed by Frances Ruffelle. It received 63 points and 10th place.

Eurovision Song Contest 1994
Country United Kingdom
National selection
Selection processArtist: Internal Selection
Song: A Song for Europe 1994
Selection date(s)18 March 1994
Selected entrantFrances Ruffelle
Selected song"Lonely Symphony (We Will Be Free)"
Selected songwriter(s)
  • George De Angelis
  • Mark Dean
Finals performance
Final result10th, 63 points
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Before Eurovision

Artist selection

Frances Ruffelle was revealed by the BBC as the British entrant for the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest.

A Song For Europe 1994

Two songs each, both performed by Frances Ruffelle, were premiered during four preview programmes on BBC1 between 5 and 12 March 1994. Eight songs competed in the televised final on 18 March 1994 held at the BBC's Television Centre in London and hosted by Terry Wogan. The show was broadcast on BBC1 and BBC Radio 2 with commentary by Ken Bruce. A panel of experts provided feedback regarding the songs during the show. The panel consisted of Richard O'Brien and Jonathan King. A public televote selected the winning song, "Lonely Symphony", which was revealed during a separate show broadcast on BBC1 and hosted by Terry Wogan.

Draw Song Composer(s) Televote Place
1 "Waiting in the Wings" Tony Moore 36,856 3
2 "Slowboat" Rupert Wates 6,549 7
3 "I Know These Things" Helen Taylor, Shirley Kemp 6,269 8
4 "Sink or Swim" Linzi Morgan, David Harris, Paul Fishman 63,417 2
5 "Wrong Guy" Rick Taylor 7,406 6
6 "One More Night" Paul Boross, Mark Holding 20,608 4
7 "His Love" Anthony Clarke, Pam Sheyne 8,031 5
8 "Lonely Symphony" George De Angelis, Mark Dean 99,946 1

At Eurovision

Points awarded by the United Kingdom[1]
12 points Poland
10 points Ireland
8 points Portugal
7 points Germany
6 points Iceland
5 points Russia
4 points Austria
3 points Norway
2 points Hungary
1 point Malta

Points awarded to the United Kingdom
Points awarded to the United Kingdom
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

See also

References
  1. Eurovision Song Contest 1994
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