United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979
| United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1979 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) | |||
| Country | United Kingdom | |||
| Selection process | A Song for Europe 1979 | |||
| Selection date | 9 March 1979 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Mary Ann" | |||
| Artist | Black Lace | |||
| Songwriter | Peter Morris | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 7th, 73 points | |||
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The United Kingdom was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 with the song "Mary Ann", written by Peter Morris, and performed by the band Black Lace. The British participating broadcaster, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), selected its entry through a national final.