1970 in Scottish television
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This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1970.
Events[]
- 18 June – Televised coverage of the 1970 United Kingdom general election.
- 13 November – The Colour Strike begins when ITV staff refuse to work with colour television equipment, following a dispute over pay with their management.
- Unknown – The singer David Bowie appears in a half-hour mime improv play on Scottish Television. He narrates in song, while perched on a ladder.[1]
- Unknown – The first current affairs television series in Gaelic, Bonn Comhraidh, begins broadcasting on BBC Scotland.
Television series[]
- Scotsport (1957–2008)
- Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971)
- Reporting Scotland (1968–1983; 1984–present)
Ending this year[]
- The Adventures of Francie and Josie (1962–1970)
Births[]
- 16 April - James Watson, actor
- 17 September - Dallas Campbell, television presenter
- Unknown - Frances Grey, actress
- Unknown - Matt Healy, actor
- Unknown - Sarah Heaney, television presenter
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "STV archive: David Bowie in 1970, narrating a mime improv play in song while perched on a ladder". STV Entertainment. STV Group plc. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
Categories:
- 1970 in Scottish television
- Television in Scotland by year
- 1970s in Scottish television