Molly Smitten-Downes to represent UK at Eurovision

Little-known singer-songwriter Molly Smitten-Downes is to represent the UK at this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

The 26-year-old will carry British hopes in Copenhagen, Denmark, in May with her song Children of the Universe.

She was spotted by BBC Eurovision producers after submitting her tracks to BBC Introducing, a scheme for undiscovered acts.