United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961
| United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1961 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | |||
| Country | United Kingdom | |||
| Selection process | A Song for Europe | |||
| Selection date | 15 February 1961 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Are You Sure?" | |||
| Artist | The Allisons | |||
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| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 2nd, 25 points | |||
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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 as 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.