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Archive: Watch clips from UK songs through the years
2011: Dusseldorf, Germany
In 2011 reformed boy band 
Blue represented the UK in Dusseldorf.
Performing their song "I Can" it was unfortunately a case of 'I can't' for Blue, who whilst missing the top spot reached an impressive 11th place in the Grand Final.
2010: Oslo, Norway
In 2010, the UK sent Josh Dubovie to represent the country in Oslo.
Sadly the song, co-written by Pete Waterman, didn't sound good to the voters in Europe and the UK finished last out of 25 acts in the Grand Final.
2009: Moscow, Russia
Future Sugababe Jade Ewen made a name for herself by representing the UK at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest.
She finished a very respectable 5th with the song "It's My Time", co-written by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
2008: Belgrade, Serbia
Former X-Factor contestant Andy Abraham represented the UK in Belgrade.
Unfortunately the UK was drawn in the 'death slot' of 2nd in the running order, and Andy finished in equal last place.
1964: Copenhagen
Sadly, no video recording of this contest is known to exist.
1957: Frankfurt
Patricia Bredin was the UK's first Eurovision act, finishing 7th.
1956: Lugano, Switzerland
The first contest - but the UK didn't take part.
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