Musical Wakefield couple walked away with Eurovision contest glory

In 1976, the UK sang its way to victory at the Eurovision Song Contest, much to the joy of millions of fans.

- by Leanne Clarke

Nicky Stevens, Martin Lee, Lee Sheridan and Sandra Stevens, who represented Britain in the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest. Picture: Keystone/Getty Images

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And as the celebrations came to an end, it was back to Wakefield for half of the winning group.

Husband and wife team Lee Sheridan and Nicky Stevens joined Brotherhood of Man in 1972, three years after the band was formed by record producer and composer Tony Hiller.

Just four years later, the group would go on to win the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest in The Hague.

They sang their way to victory with the pop hit Save Your Kisses For Me, which went on to reach number one in 33 countries.

The group took home an incredible 164 points - including the coveted 12 points from Belgium, Greece, Israel, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.