The United Kingdom has participated in the Eurovision Young Dancers 7 times since its debut in 1985, most recently taking part in 2005. The UK has hosted the contest once, in 2001 and jointly won the contest in 1989.[1]
| United Kingdom | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Participating broadcaster | BBC |
| Participation summary | |
| Appearances | 7 (5 finals) |
| First appearance | 1985 |
| Last appearance | 2005 |
| Highest placement | 1st: 1989 |
| Host | 2001 |
Participation overview
1 | Winner |
| Year[1] | Entrant | Final | Semi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Maria Almeida[a] and Errol Pickford | - | No semi finals |
| 1987 | Paul Liburd | - | |
| 1989 | Tetsuya Kumakawa | 1 | - |
| 1991–1997 | Did not participate | ||
| 1999 | Lara Glew | Did not qualify | - |
| 2001 | Jamie Bond | - | - |
| 2003 | Kate Lyons | Did not qualify | - |
| 2005 | Alex Jones | - | - |
| 2011–2017 | Did not participate | ||
Hostings
| Year | Location | Venues | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | London | Linbury Studio Theatre | Deborah Bull |
Commentators
| Year(s) | Commentator(s)[3] | Channel | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Humphrey Burton and Annette Page | BBC Two | |
| 1987 | Humphrey Burton and Monica Mason | ||
| 1989 | Judith Mackrell and Richard Alston | ||
| 1991–1997 | Not broadcast | ||
| 1999 | Deborah Bull | BBC Two | |
| 2001 | Deborah Bull and Wayne McGregor | BBC Two (highlights) BBC Knowledge | |
| 2003 | Deborah Bull | BBC Four | |
| 2005 | |||
| 2011–2017 | Not broadcast | ||
See also
- United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest – Senior version of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
- United Kingdom in the Eurovision Dance Contest – Dance version of the Eurovision Song Contest.
- United Kingdom in the Eurovision Young Musicians – A competition organised by the EBU for musicians aged 18 years and younger.
- United Kingdom in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest – Singing contest for children aged between 9 and 14.