THE much-loved Eurovision Song Contest takes to our screens this evening for the first time in two years.
Last year's contest was cancelled due to coronavirus.
A live audience of 3,500 fans will be watching the 65th spectacular show in Rotterdam, following the country's victory in 2019 with Duncan Laurence's Arcade.
UK entrant James Newman will perform his song Embers, standing between two giant model trumpets and will be ninth in the running order on stage with 25 countries competing.
Graham Norton will be presenting and commentating for the BBC.
Actress, singer and Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden will be taking the reins as the UK’s Eurovision spokesman.
She will be delivering the results of the UK professional jury vote live from London.
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Graham Norton will be presenting the show for the BBC
The last UK winner of Eurovision was Katrina and the Waves in 1997 with the song Love Shine a Light.
The UK has won the contest five times.
As we prepare to settle down on the sofa with some prosecco, beer and snacks, here's a nostalgic look back at the world's biggest music competition.
Fans have voted for the tunes they love most.
Abba's Waterloo has been revealed as the public's favourite Eurovision song following an online vote.
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Voters were asked to select between three and 15 of their best loved tunes in a survey by BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
Here's the top 10 chosen by the public
1. ABBA - Waterloo (Sweden, 1974)
2, Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up (United Kingdom, 1981)
3. Katrina and the Waves - Love Shine a Light (United Kingdom, 1997)
4. Brotherhood of Man - Save Your Kisses for Me (United Kingdom, 1976)
5. Sandie Shaw - Puppet on a String (United Kingdom, 1967)
6. Loreen - Euphoria (Sweden, 2012)
7. Conchita Wurst - Rise Like a Phoenix (Austria, 2014)
8. Johnny Logan - What's Another Year (Ireland, 1980)
9. Måns Zelmerlöw - Heroes (Sweden, 2015)
10. Gina G - Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit (United Kingdom, 1996)
The Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast live from Rotterdam on BBC One from 8pm to 11.45pm.
The final and results will also air live on BBC radio 2 with Ken Bruce hosting the coverage from Wogan House.
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