Bill Bailey throws hat in ring to end UK Eurovision woes after another 'nul points' The last-place finish marks a shaky start for the BBC's partnership with a record company to pick UK acts 23 May 2021 • 6:59pm Putting a brave face on it: James Newman reacts after receiving zero points at Eurovision Credit: Peter Dejong /AP He's the multi-talented musical genius who swept the country off its feet in Strictly Come Dancing. And now Bill Bailey has thrown his hat in the ring to solve Britain's Eurovision woes. As the UK licked its wounds from a second consecutive last-place finish with James Newman's song Embers, the 56-year-old actor and comedian offered his services on Twitter.