UNITED KINGDOM

"Making your mind up" - Bucks Fizz

The UK Final was held at the BBC TV Studios in London on March 11th, hosted by Terry Wogan. The winner was chosen by 7 regional juries.

1 Not without your ticket Headache 50

7th

2 All cried out Gary Benson 63 4th=
3 For only a day Unity 38

8th

4 Wish Beyond 67

3rd

5 Making your mind up Bucks Fizz 97

1st

6 Have you ever been in love Gem 63 4th=
7 Where are you now Lezlee Carling 56

6th

8 Don't panic Liquid Gold 70

2nd

Sue Glover

Bucks Fizz were Jay Aston, Cheryl Baker, Bobby Gee & Mike Nolan. Cheryl Baker previously represented the UK in ESC1978 in the group Co-Co who had also come 2nd in the 1976 UK Final. Cheryl was also in the group The Main Event that came 12th in the 1980 UK Final. Bucks Fizz went on to win the ESC. The lead singer of Unity was Sue Glover who was a backing singer for Germany in ESC 1975 and the UK in 1969 & 1985.

PORTUGUESE NATIONAL FINAL 1981

1981 NATIONAL FINALS