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United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1963
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The United Kingdom was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1963 with the song "Say Wonderful Things", composed by Philip Green, with lyrics by Norman Newell, and performed by Ronnie Carroll. The British participating broadcaster, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), selected its entry through a national final. In addition, the BBC was also the host broadcaster and staged the event at the BBC Television Centre in London, after the winner of the previous edition, Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (RTF) from France, opted not to host the event. Carroll had already represented the United Kingdom at the previous contest.
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Before Eurovision
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A Song for Europe 1963
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) held a national preselection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1963. It was held on 24 February 1963 and presented by David Jacobs.
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At Eurovision
"Say Wonderful Things" won the national and went on to come 4th in the contest.
In addition to hosting the national final, David Jacobs provided the BBC TV commentary at the Eurovision final. The BBC appointed Nicholas Parsons as its spokesperson to announce the British jury's votes.
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