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 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 in which he narrates in song while perched on a ladder.[1]
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
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.