The show was hosted by Dame Vera Lynn , who opened the programme with a medley of British hits by leading British songwriters , spanning from 1952 to 1976 . The medley sung by Lynn included songs by Paul McCartney , John Lennon , Mick Jagger , Leslie Bricusse , Lionel Bart , Don Black and Norman Newell . The medley ended with the UK 's 1976 Eurovision Song Contest winner , " Save Your Kisses for Me "
1976 Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1976
A Jubilee of Music