Question: when did england last win the eurovision song contest
Answer: The United Kingdom 's five winners are Sandie Shaw with the song `` Puppet on a String '' ( 1967 ) , Lulu with `` Boom Bang - a-Bang '' ( 1969 tied ) , Brotherhood of Man with `` Save Your Kisses for Me '' ( 1976 ) , Bucks Fizz with `` Making Your Mind Up '' ( 1981 ) and Katrina and the Waves with `` Love , Shine a Light '' ( 1997 ) .