Question: when was the last time the united kingdom won the eurovision song contest
Answer: Up to and including 1998 , the UK had only twice finished outside the top 10 , in 1978 ( 11th ) and 1987 ( 13th ) , with their five winners being Sandie Shaw with the song `` Puppet on a String '' in 1967 , Lulu with `` Boom Bang - a-Bang '' in 1969 ( tied ) , Brotherhood of Man with `` Save Your Kisses for Me '' in 1976 , Bucks Fizz with `` Making Your Mind Up '' in 1981 and Katrina and the Waves with `` Love , Shine a Light '' in 1997 .