 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (April 2021) |
| Eurovision Song Contest 1961 | ||||
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| Participating broadcaster | British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | |||
| Country |  United Kingdom | |||
| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | A Song For Europe | |||
| Selection date(s) | 15 February 1961 | |||
| Selected artist(s) | The Allisons | |||
| Selected song | "Are You Sure?" | |||
| Selected songwriter(s) |
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| Finals performance | ||||
| Final result | 2nd, 25 points | |||
| United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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The United Kingdom was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1961 with the song "Are You Sure?", written by John Alford and Bob Day, and performed by themselves under their stage name The Allisons. The British participating broadcaster, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), selected its entry through a national final. The entry came 2nd in the contest and reached No2 in the UK singles charts.