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".

Eurovision Song Contest 1992
Country United Kingdom
National selection
Selection processArtist: Internal Selection
Song: A Song for Europe 1992
Selection date(s)3 April 1992
Selected entrantMichael Ball
Selected song"One Step Out of Time"
Selected songwriter(s)
  • Paul Davies
  • Tony Ryan
  • Victor Stratton
Finals performance
Final result2nd, 139 points
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄1991 • 1992 • 1993►

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
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
12 points Iceland
10 points Austria
8 points Ireland
7 points Israel
6 points Germany
5 points Norway
4 points  Switzerland
3 points Denmark
2 points Netherlands
1 point Spain
Points awarded to the United Kingdom
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

See also
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