United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1994

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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) revealed Frances Ruffelle as its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 1994.

Two songs each, both performed by Frances Ruffelle, were premiered during four preview programmes on BBC1 between 5 and 12 March 1994. Eight songs competed in the televised final on 18 March 1994 held at the BBC Television Centre in London and hosted by Terry Wogan following a similar format of the past two years. The show was broadcast on BBC1 and BBC Radio 2 with commentary by Ken Bruce.

A panel consisting of Richard O'Brien and Jonathan King provided feedback regarding the songs during the show.

A public televote selected the winning song, "Lonely Symphony", which was revealed during a separate show broadcast on BBC1 and hosted by Terry Wogan.

Frances performed 6th on the night, after Iceland and before Croatia. She picked up 63 points, finishing 10th.^[2] The UK jury awarded 12 points to runner up Poland.^[3]

Points awarded to the United Kingdom[3] Score Country 12 points 10 points 8 points  Portugal   Switzerland 7 points 6 points  Croatia 5 points  Cyprus  Estonia  Russia 4 points  Bosnia and Herzegovina  Germany 3 points  Hungary  Poland  Slovakia  Spain 2 points  Netherlands  Norway 1 point  Austria  Ireland

Points awarded by the United Kingdom[3] Score Country 12 points  Poland 10 points  Ireland 8 points  Portugal 7 points  Germany 6 points  Iceland 5 points  Russia 4 points  Norway 3 points  Austria 2 points  Hungary 1 point  Malta