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United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001

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Eurovision Song Contest 2001
Country United Kingdom
National selection
Selection processA Song For Europe
Selection date(s)Semifinal
26 January 2001
Final
11 March 2001
Selected artist(s)Lindsay Dracass
Selected song"No Dream Impossible"
Selected songwriter(s)
Finals performance
Final result15th, 28 points
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄2000 2001 2002►

For the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest, the UK entered "No Dream Impossible", performed by Lindsay D. It received 28 points and 15th place.

National final

The UK semi-final was held on BBC Radio 2 on 26 January, hosted by Terry Wogan and Ken Bruce. The top 4 songs were chosen by televoting. Although the voting results are unknown, it is rumoured that Tony Moore won. The final was held at the BBC TV Studios in London on 11 March, hosted by Katy Hill, with the winner being chosen by televoting.

Draw Song Artist Finalist Televotes Result
1 "Just Another Rainbow" Lucy Randell F 19,337 3rd
2 "King of Love" Charlotte Henry - - -
3 "Men" Nanne F ? 4th
4 "No Dream Impossible" Lindsay D F 45,564 1st
5 "That's My Love" Tony Moore F 31,895 2nd
6 "To Die For" Luke Galliana - - -
7 "Twisted" Moneypenny - - -
8 "Why Should I Love You" Obsession - - -

At Eurovision

Points Awarded by United Kingdom

12 points  Estonia
10 points  Denmark
8 points  Sweden
7 points  Greece
6 points  France
5 points  Ireland
4 points  Lithuania
3 points  Spain
2 points  Germany
1 point  Malta

Points Awarded to United Kingdom

Points Awarded to United Kingdom (Final)
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

See also