United Kingdom participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 1987 with its entry " Only the Light " performed by Rikki and written by Richard Peebles . The song was chosen through the '' A Song for Europe '' national final which consisted of eight songs in 1987 . At the Eurovision Song Contest 1987 , Rikki and his song was placed thirteenth with 47 points
Eurovision Song Contest 1987
Eurovision Song Contest 1987
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1987