The United Kingdom held a national preselection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1972. It was held on 12 February 1972 and presented by Cliff Richard.

The New Seekers Beg, Steal or Borrow was chossen the vocal group had already achieved a UK No1 single in 1971, their song came 2nd in Eurovision.

This was also the only Eurovision Song Contest between 1971 and 2008 in which Terry Wogan had no involvement with. Actor and royal commentator Tom Fleming provided the BBC Television commentary, whilst Pete Murray provided the radio commentary for BBC Radio 1 and 2 listeners.

"Beg, Steal Or Borrow" won the national and went on to come 2nd in the contest.

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