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 United Kingdom general election, 1970.
• 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

1. "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.