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02.03.03

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Jemini is voted UK entry for Eurovision 2003 on Song For Europe on BBC ONE

BBC Eurovision website

Liverpudlian duo Jemini singing Cry Baby was today voted by Song For Europe viewers as their choice for this year's UK entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003.

The winning song was written and composed by Martin Isherwood.

Over 100,000 votes were cast in this year's Song For Europe which was presented by Terry Wogan today (Sunday 2 March) at 4.35pm on BBC ONE.

The voting method for this year's programme followed the classic Eurovision Point system with six regions of the UK (South, North, Midlands, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) awarding 12, 10, or 9 points.

Each region was represented by a special celebrity guest - Esther Rantzen, Nicholas Parsons, UK 2002 Eurovision heroine Jessica Garlick, comedians Mel and Sue, Jo Mace and Blue Peter presenter Matt Baker.

Jemini will represent the UK at Eurovision 2003 which takes place in Riga, Latvia on 24 May.

It will be broadcast live on BBC ONE with Terry Wogan providing his usual commentary on one Europe's biggest and most notorious music competitions.

The results for Song For Europe

Eight finalists were chosen for the UK Entry in Eurovision 2003 by The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters, the BBC and Music Industry experts in January 2003.

The eight finalists were played on The Ken Bruce Show and Wake Up To Wogan on BBC Radio 2 between 27 and 31 January.

Four finalists were voted for by Radio 2 listeners and web-users and announced on 31 January 2002.

Song For Europe 2003 was broadcast live today, 4.35-5.15pm on BBC ONE.

BBC Eurovision website

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