United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992
The United Kingdom competed at the Eurovision Song Contest 1992 with Michael Ball and the song "One Step Out of Time".
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National selection | ||||
Selection process | Artist: Internal Selection Song: A Song for Europe 1992 | |||
Selection date(s) | 3 April 1992 | |||
Selected entrant | Michael Ball | |||
Selected song | "One Step Out of Time" | |||
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Final result | 2nd, 139 points | |||
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Before Eurovision
Artist selection
The BBC continued to use a national final A Song For Europe to select United Kingdom's entry. For 1992, the multi-artist format utilized since 1976 was dropped in favor of a single artist performing several songs as from 1964 to 1975. Michael Ball was revealed by the BBC as the British entrant for the 1992 Eurovision Song Contest.
A Song For Europe 1992
Two songs each were premiered during the four broadcasts of Wogan on BBC1 between 8 and 30 March 1992, and were later featured in various programmes on BBC Radio 2.
Eight songs, all performed by Michael Ball, competed in the televised final on 3 April 1992 held at the BBC's TC3 Studio in London and hosted by Terry Wogan. The show was broadcast on BBC1 and BBC Radio 2 with commentary by Ken Bruce. The performances were filmed earlier on 2 April 1992 and a public televote selected the winning song, "One Step Out of Time", which was revealed during a separate show broadcast on BBC1 and hosted by Terry Wogan.
Draw | Song | Songwriter(s) | Televote | Place |
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1 | "This Is The Moment I've Been Waiting For" | Paul Curtis | 73,084 | 5 |
2 | "Call on Me" | Ian Allen, Dave Keates | 48,419 | 7 |
3 | "As Dreams Go By" | Andy Hill, Peter Sinfield | 94,844 | 2 |
4 | "Secret of Love" | Ian Allen, Dave Keates | 91,705 | 3 |
5 | "Every Day, Every Night" | Karen Boddington, Robin Smith | 32,007 | 8 |
6 | "Who Needs to Know" | Ronnie Bond | 52,126 | 6 |
7 | "One Step Out of Time" | Paul Davies, Tony Ryan, Victor Stratton | 153,792 | 1 |
8 | "If You Need Another Love" | John Miles | 86,476 | 4 |
At Eurovision
Ball performed 16th on the night of the contest, following Austria and preceding Ireland. He received 139 points, placing 2nd in a field of 23. Despite coming second, he received more 12 points than eventual winner Ireland.
Points awarded by the United Kingdom
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