United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997
| United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1997 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | |||
| Country | United Kingdom | |||
| Selection process | The Great British Song Contest 1997 | |||
| Selection date | 9 March 1997 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Love Shine a Light" | |||
| Artist | Katrina and the Waves | |||
| Songwriter | Kimberley Rew | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 1st, 227 points | |||
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The United Kingdom was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 with the song "Love Shine a Light", written by Kimberley Rew, and performed by Katrina and the Waves. The British participating broadcaster, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), selected its entry through a national final. The entry went on to win Eurovision with 227 points. This is the last win for the United Kingdom as of 2025.