BBC Radio 2 simulcast the final and also broadcast the results show, both with commentary by Ken Bruce.

Terry Wogan presided over the eight finalists and a panel of celebrities was assembled to comment on each of the entries.

The panel was composed of Gloria Hunniford, Tim Rice, Cathy McGowan, and Carl Davis.

Emma was supported by several backing singers including Miriam Stockley (later a backing vocalist for Katrina and the Waves in 1997) and Sam Blue (who competed against Katrina and the Waves in the 1997 national final).

Despite being one of the favourites to win, "Give a Little Love Back to the World" had to settle for sixth place with 87 points.