United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1989

Eurovision Song Contest 1989
Participating broadcasterBritish Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Country United Kingdom
National selection
Selection processA Song for Europe 1989
Selection date(s)24 March 1989
Selected artist(s)Live Report
Selected song"Why Do I Always Get It Wrong"
Selected songwriter(s)
  • Brian Hodgson
  • John Beeby
Finals performance
Final result2nd, 130 points
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
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The United Kingdom was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1989 with the song "Why Do I Always Get It Wrong", composed by John Beeby, with lyrics by Brian Hodgson, and performed by Live Report. The British participating broadcaster, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), selected its entry through a national final.