Synopsis

Following France's decision to decline, the United Kingdom took on the responsibility of hosting the song contest, a role France had recently filled twice before in 1959 and 1961. The event showcased international artists such as Esther Ofarim representing Switzerland, Nana Mouskouri from Luxembourg, and Francoise Hardy of Monaco. The host broadcaster, BBC, employed an inventive technique: performances were delivered in one studio while the audience watched from a separate location. Each act