Hit maker and steam enthusiast Pete Waterman will produce this year's UK entry for the Eurovision Song Contest. The Hitman has been responsible for producing and writing more than 200 hits in over 25 years and worked with the likes of Kylie Minogue, Donna Summer, Bananarama and... you get the idea. The song will be performed at Eurovision 2010, which takes place in Oslo in May.

Details for the selection process for the act that will perform the song will be announced at a later date.

Pete Waterman said: "Eurovision is one of those iconic competitions that has stood the test of time and keeps coming up with great acts, great tunes and great performances.

"Life's full of challenges and I'm relishing the opportunity to put my own stamp on this one."

One of the highest-grossing producers of all time, Pete Waterman's music career spans over three decades - as songwriter, manager, producer, radio and TV presenter and DJ.

This is the first time Pete has been directly involved in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Executive Producer Phil Parsons said: "This year, with an extremely successful pop writer, the aim is to build on the UK's success while moving on in style and doing something different.

"Pete Waterman has an incredible track record of hits that are known all around Europe so we're thrilled that he has taken on Eurovision."

Eurovision, as ever, will be shown on BBC One.