In 2000, the BBC reverted to the historic A Song for Europe title for the national selection competition, but retained the format from the previous selection show The Great British Song Contest (1996–99). The format consisted of a radio semi-final with eight songs, with the top four songs, selected by televoting, progressing to the televised final. The final of A Song for Europe, was held on 20 February 2000 and was hosted by Katy Hill on BBC One. The winner was selected by televoting.