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Quiz about UK and The Eurovision Song Contest

UK and The Eurovision Song Contest Quiz

The Eurovision Song Contest, as you know, is watched by millions of people each year in dozens of different countries, however for this quiz we are only concerned with UK participation.

A multiple-choice quiz by kittyconner. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
kittyconner

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
92,279

Updated
May 27 23

# Qns
25

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Avg Score
16 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. The Eurovision Song Contest began in 1956; who represented the UK that year? Hint

No one

David Whitfield

Ronnie Hilton

Dickie Valentine

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Question 2 of 25

2. Patricia Bredin sang which song for the UK in 1957? Hint

Everything

Something

Nothing

All

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Question 3 of 25

3. When was the contest first held in the UK? Hint

1963

1961

1960

1962

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Question 4 of 25

4. In 1959 the UK's entry was 'Sing Little Birdie'; who were the singers? Hint

Mik and Griff

The Kaye Sisters

The Beverley Sisters

Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson

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Question 5 of 25

5. Who sang the UK's first winning entry in 1967? Hint

Sonia

Clodagh Rodgers

Sandie Shaw

Lulu

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Question 6 of 25

6. Who was the only singer to represent the UK in two consecutive years? Hint

Ronnie Carroll

Matt Monro

Cliff Richard

Kenneth McKellar

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Question 7 of 25

7. In 1968 Cliff Richard came in second with the song 'Congratulations', but he missed winning by how many points? Hint

2 points

1 point

3 points

4 points

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Question 8 of 25

8. The UK won in 1969 when Lulu came first with 'Boom Bang a Bang', but she had to share first place with three other countries, who were they? Hint

Germany, Finland, and Portugal

Ireland, Italy, and Austria

Switzerland, Sweden, and Norway

Spain, Holland, and France

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Question 9 of 25

9. In 1970 the UK entry was sung by Mary Hopkin. Which Beatle had suggested a couple of years earlier that she sign with their record company Apple? Hint

Paul McCartney

George Harrison

John Lennon

Ringo Starr

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Question 10 of 25

10. Five years after Cliff Richard lost by just one point he represented the UK again with what song? Hint

Power to the People

Power to All Our Friends

Power of Love

Power Games

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Question 11 of 25

11. At which British sea-side town was the contest held when it was threatened with disruption by the I.R.A.? Hint

Blackpool

Brighton

Clacton

Skegness

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Question 12 of 25

12. In 1974 the winners were ABBA, but who sang the UK entry? Hint

Sandie Shaw

Clodagh Rodgers

Olivia Newton-John

Kathy Kirby

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Question 13 of 25

13. Which usually backing group was the UK's entry in 1975? Hint

The Dreamers

The Dakotas

The Pacemakers

The Shadows

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Question 14 of 25

14. In 1976 the UK won with the song 'Save Your Kisses For Me'; the singers were Brotherhood of Man, but where was the contest held? Hint

Spain

Germany

The Netherlands

France

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Question 15 of 25

15. Cheryl Baker was one quarter of Bucks Fizz when they won the contest in 1981. Three years earlier she had been part of which other Eurovision entry? Hint

Black Lace

Co Co

Prima Donna

Bardo

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Question 16 of 25

16. In 1984 the UK entry was booed by the audience when the contest took place in the Netherlands. Why? Hint

They claimed the group was miming

They claimed they couldn't hear the words

They claimed it was similar to another song

They claimed the group couldn't sing

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Question 17 of 25

17. Which red-headed singer came second in 1993 with the song 'Better the Devil You Know'? Hint

Mick Hucknall

Cilla Black

Sonia

Lulu

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Question 18 of 25

18. In 1994 Frances Ruffelle sang 'We Will Be Free'; what was the alternative title? Hint

Lovers Symphony

Lonely Symphony

Symphony for Lovers

Symphony for the Lonely

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Question 19 of 25

19. Which group had the same name as their song title in 1995? Hint

In The Groove

Love City Groovy

Love City

Love City Groove

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Question 20 of 25

20. Gina ___ represented the UK in 1996. Hint

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Question 21 of 25

21. Katrina and the _______ sang the last winning entry for the UK in 1997.

Answer: (in the sea or in your hair)

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Question 22 of 25

22. What was the name of the all girl group which represented the UK in 1999? Hint

Precious

Valuable

Priceless

Dearest

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Question 23 of 25

23. This entry for 2003 holds the dubious record of being the lowest placed UK entry, where did it finish? Hint

15th

26th

17th

38th

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Question 24 of 25

24. Which "Pop Idol" contestant represented the UK in the 2002 contest? Hint

Rosie Ribbons

Jessica Garlick

Gareth Gates

Will Smith

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Question 25 of 25

25. The UK has won "The Eurovision Song Contest" five times. How many times have they finished in 2nd place? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Eurovision Song Contest began in 1956; who represented the UK that year?

Answer: No one

Only seven countries entered the first contest, and the UK wasn't among them, each of the participating countries had two entries each.

2. Patricia Bredin sang which song for the UK in 1957?

Answer: All

This song was voted into 7th place.

3. When was the contest first held in the UK?

Answer: 1960

It was held at the Royal Festival Hall in London, and the winning country was France.

4. In 1959 the UK's entry was 'Sing Little Birdie'; who were the singers?

Answer: Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson

The following year Teddy Johnson's brother also came second with the song "High High High".

5. Who sang the UK's first winning entry in 1967?

Answer: Sandie Shaw

The winning song was of course "Puppet on a String", and Sandie Shaw sang in her trademark bare feet.

6. Who was the only singer to represent the UK in two consecutive years?

Answer: Ronnie Carroll

In 1962 he came 4th with the song "Ring a Ding Girl" and the following year he was 4th again with "Say Wonderful Things."

7. In 1968 Cliff Richard came in second with the song 'Congratulations', but he missed winning by how many points?

Answer: 1 point

Spain was the winning entry that year with the song 'La La La'. After the contest Britain complained that Spain had deliberately not voted for their entry to prevent them from winning.

8. The UK won in 1969 when Lulu came first with 'Boom Bang a Bang', but she had to share first place with three other countries, who were they?

Answer: Spain, Holland, and France

This four way tie caused such uproar that Austria, Finland, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden all refused to take part in the following year's contest.

9. In 1970 the UK entry was sung by Mary Hopkin. Which Beatle had suggested a couple of years earlier that she sign with their record company Apple?

Answer: Paul McCartney

Two years earlier Mary Hopkin had appeared on a TV talent show, it was there that she was spotted by Paul McCartney who signed her to Apple, and went on to produce her first song 'Those Were the Days', which reached number one on the UK charts.

10. Five years after Cliff Richard lost by just one point he represented the UK again with what song?

Answer: Power to All Our Friends

This was the last time Cliff entered the contest, and he came in third.

11. At which British sea-side town was the contest held when it was threatened with disruption by the I.R.A.?

Answer: Brighton

This occurred in 1974; the previous year the contest was threatened by Black September.

12. In 1974 the winners were ABBA, but who sang the UK entry?

Answer: Olivia Newton-John

The song was 'Long Live Love' and it was voted into 4th place, but this year will always be remembered as the start of ABBA's rise to fame.

13. Which usually backing group was the UK's entry in 1975?

Answer: The Shadows

The song was 'Let Me Be the One' and came in second place.

14. In 1976 the UK won with the song 'Save Your Kisses For Me'; the singers were Brotherhood of Man, but where was the contest held?

Answer: The Netherlands

This was a perfect example of Euro-pop, but it found favour with the judges.

15. Cheryl Baker was one quarter of Bucks Fizz when they won the contest in 1981. Three years earlier she had been part of which other Eurovision entry?

Answer: Co Co

Bucks Fizz were very popular winners, maybe this was as much for their novel 'skirt routine' as for their song which was 'Making Your Mind Up'.

16. In 1984 the UK entry was booed by the audience when the contest took place in the Netherlands. Why?

Answer: They claimed it was similar to another song

The entry was 'Love Games' by Belle and the Devotions, the audience felt it was too similar to an old Supremes number.

17. Which red-headed singer came second in 1993 with the song 'Better the Devil You Know'?

Answer: Sonia

In 1993 the contest was held in Ireland. The Irish entry won with 187 points; Sonia gathered 164 points.

18. In 1994 Frances Ruffelle sang 'We Will Be Free'; what was the alternative title?

Answer: Lonely Symphony

Although Frances Ruffelle didn't have much success in the contest, she finished in 10th place. She will be remembered for her award winning portrayal of Eponine in 'Les Miserables'.

19. Which group had the same name as their song title in 1995?

Answer: Love City Groove

This entry finished in 10th place.

20. Gina ___ represented the UK in 1996.

Answer: G

Gina G finished in 8th place with the song 'Just a Little Bit'.

21. Katrina and the _______ sang the last winning entry for the UK in 1997.

Answer: Waves

The song was 'Love Shine a Light'.

22. What was the name of the all girl group which represented the UK in 1999?

Answer: Precious

Precious tied for 12th place with Belgium.

23. This entry for 2003 holds the dubious record of being the lowest placed UK entry, where did it finish?

Answer: 26th

This was Jemini in 2003 with the song "Cry Baby" - it came in 26th, and earned no points.

24. Which "Pop Idol" contestant represented the UK in the 2002 contest?

Answer: Jessica Garlick

The song was 'Comeback' and finished joint 3rd.

25. The UK has won "The Eurovision Song Contest" five times. How many times have they finished in 2nd place?

Answer: 16

Although five wins may not seem much, taking all the results into consideration, the UK's record is quite a good one.

Source: Author kittyconner

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