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1980 In Scottish Television
This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1980. Events January *7 January - ''Grampian Today'' is relaunched as ''North Tonight'', as part of an effort to reflect northern Scotland as a whole. 1980 also sees Grampian introduces weekday lunchtime and closedown news bulletins, called ''North News'' and ''North Headlines'' respectively. February *19 February - Debut of the Scottish Television's soap ''Take the High Road''. March to November *No events. December *1 December – BBC Scotland carries out a one-week experiment in breakfast television. It is a simulcast of BBC Radio Scotland's breakfast show ''Good Morning Scotland''. *28 December – The IBA announces the results of the 1980 franchise round, revealing that all three of Scotland's ITV broadcasters have retained their franchises. Unknown *Future British Prime Minister Gordon Brown becomes a journalist with Scottish Television. Debuts ITV *7 January - ''Grampian Today'' (1980–2009) *19 February - ''Take t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television In Scotland
Television in Scotland mostly consists of UK-wide broadcasts, with regional variations at different times which are specific to Scotland. The BBC and ITV networks both began broadcasting in the country during the 1950s. There were further expansions in the early 1960s with the arrival of Grampian, Border and BBC2 television. The experience of commercial expansion of television services in Scotland since has been broadly similar to that in the UK generally. Terrestrial television is available through DTT platform Freeview along with various other channels. Cable services are available to limited parts of the country with Virgin Media, satellite television is provided by Sky and IPTV services are available with BT TV and TalkTalk TV. History Television transmissions in Scotland first began on 14 March 1952 when Britain's sole state broadcaster of the time, the BBC, started broadcasting from the transmitting station at Kirk o'Shotts using the 405-line television system. These ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scotland Today
''Scotland Today'' is a Scottish regional news programme covering Central Scotland, produced by STV Central (formerly Scottish Television). Despite its name suggesting a national remit, the programme was actually limited to stories around STV's Central Belt franchise. ''North Tonight'' covered STV's North Scotland region (from North Fife upwards), until both programmes were renamed '' STV News at Six'' in March 2009. History 1970s Based in Glasgow, the programme began on 11 September 1972 in a style very similar to its BBC counterpart ''Reporting Scotland'' and co-anchored by John Toye and Bill Kerr Elliot. At first, the programme was double headed, but within a year, Toye became its solo presenter and went on to present ''Scotland Today'' for 12 years. During the first six years, it was only on air for ten months of the year, taking a regular summer break and having its timeslot filled by regional magazine programmes including ''Isabel on...'' and ''Watch This Space''. The progra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 In Scottish Television
This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1980. Events January *7 January - ''Grampian Today'' is relaunched as ''North Tonight'', as part of an effort to reflect northern Scotland as a whole. 1980 also sees Grampian introduces weekday lunchtime and closedown news bulletins, called ''North News'' and ''North Headlines'' respectively. February *19 February - Debut of the Scottish Television's soap ''Take the High Road''. March to November *No events. December *1 December – BBC Scotland carries out a one-week experiment in breakfast television. It is a simulcast of BBC Radio Scotland's breakfast show ''Good Morning Scotland''. *28 December – The IBA announces the results of the 1980 franchise round, revealing that all three of Scotland's ITV broadcasters have retained their franchises. Unknown *Future British Prime Minister Gordon Brown becomes a journalist with Scottish Television. Debuts ITV *7 January - ''Grampian Today'' (1980–2009) *19 February - ''Take t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 In Scotland
Events from the year 1980 in Scotland. Incumbents * Secretary of State for Scotland and Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland, Keeper of the Great Seal – George Younger, 4th Viscount Younger of Leckie, George Younger Law officers * Lord Advocate – James Mackay, Baron Mackay of Clashfern, Lord Mackay of Clashfern * Solicitor General for Scotland – Nicholas Fairbairn Judiciary * Lord President of the Court of Session and Lord Justice General – George Emslie, Baron Emslie, Lord Emslie * Lord Justice Clerk – John Wheatley, Baron Wheatley, Lord Wheatley * Chairman of the Scottish Land Court – Archie Elliott, Lord Elliott, Lord Elliott Events * 16 April – Glasgow Subway reopened to passengers after a 3-year modernisation project. * 1 May – 1980 Scottish District local elections, Scottish District local elections result in big gains for the Labour Party (UK), Labour Party. * 7 May – Aberdeen F.C. secures the Scottish Football League Premier Division champions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moultrie Kelsall
Moultrie Rowe Kelsall (24 October 1904 – 13 February 1980)Biographical info website. Retrieved 13 January 2008. was a Scottish film and television , who began his career in the industry as a radio director and television producer. He also contributed towards . [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renée Houston
Renée Houston (born Katherina Rita Murphy Gribbin; 24 July 1902 – 9 February 1980) was a Scottish comedy actress and revue artist who appeared in television and film roles. Biography Born in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, into a theatrical family who performed as James Houston and Company,Roy Hudd and Philip Hindin, ''Roy Hudd's Cavalcade of Variety Acts'', Robson Books, 1998, , pp.84-85 she toured music halls and revues with her sister Billie Houston (born Sarah McMahon Gribbin; 1906–1972) as the "Houston Sisters". They became a leading variety act in the 1920s, sometimes performing as two children in over-sized furniture; Billie played the part of a boy. In 1926, the sisters made a short musical film, the script of which Renée had written. It was produced by Lee De Forest, whose process, Phonofilm, enabled a soundtrack to be played alongside the film (a year before ''The Jazz Singer''). The sisters ended their working partnership in 1936, when Billie reportedly became i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryan Swanson
Bryan Swanson (born 1980 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a former Chief News Reporter at Sky Sports News. Biography Swanson was educated at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh. He left aged 17 for a job on Edinburgh's outpost of L!VE TV as a sports reporter and presenter. The following year, he joined Manchester United Television (MUTV) as a reporter. In August 1999, he moved to Newcastle upon Tyne, and became the youngest ever sports reporter/presenter on the major regional ITV station Tyne Tees. He received a Commendation in a regional division of the Royal Television Society (North East & Border) as a Promising Newcomer. In 2003 he joined Sky Sports News as North East Correspondent in Newcastle but relocated to London in March 2004. Foreign assignments included reporting on the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. In September 2008, Swanson became the new Chief News Reporter for Sky Sports News, replacing Dan Roan who moved to rival Setanta Sports. In 2015, Swanson was seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kate Heavenor
Kate Diaz ( née Heavenor; born 2 August 1980, in Glasgow) is a Scottish actress and television presenter. She is best known for her work presenting live children's television on CBBC. Since 2006 she has been the principal at Southgate and Enfield Stagecoach Theatre Arts. Heavenor grew up in Pollokshields, Glasgow. She attended Craigholme School, an independent school for girls, and trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Television While still studying Heavenor began her career at BBC Scotland co-presenting Saturday morning children's television show ''The Crew Room'' for BBC Choice. She went on to present Sunday morning children's programme ''Fully Booked'' and the technology series ''Hyperlinks'' at BBC Scotland. She relocated to London to pursue her television work and presented ''Studio Disney'' on the Disney Channel before spending six years presenting on Children's BBC. Her work includes ''FBi'', a live flagship children's programme, and science ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa McAllister
Lisa McAllister (born 21 November 1980) is a Scottish model and actress. After starting her career as a model, her first acting role was in a 2000 Paul Angunawela short film called ''Carpet Garden Flowers''. Her movie career started in earnest with the lead female role in a US direct-to-video action film, ''The Number One Girl'', with Vinnie Jones and Pat Morita, in 2005. McAllister also had a brief music career, as part of the duo Fenix, along with Kirsty Spence. The duo attempted to represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003 with the song, "Do Anything for Your Love". The song reached the semifinal of A Song For Europe, but failed to reach the final. After being active on television, including a regular role in ''Dream Team'', she has appeared in several British paranormal and horror films. She returned to television in 2010 for a cameo as Anthea, Mycroft Holmes' assistant in '' Sherlock'' which was described by Caitlin Moran in ''The Times'' as "one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelle McManus
Michelle McManus (born 8 May 1980) is a Scottish singer, columnist, and television presenter who won the second and final series of the UK talent show ''Pop Idol'' in 2003. McManus's debut single, " All This Time", entered the UK Singles Chart at number one in January 2004. Her only album to date, ''The Meaning of Love'', was released in February 2004 and debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart. Later that year, BMG dropped McManus from the label, and in 2007 she founded her own record label, McMannii Records. Later that year, McManus released a promotional single, "Just For You" from her then upcoming second album ''Dancing to a Different Beat'', which was scheduled for release in 2008, but was eventually shelved. From 2009 to 2011, McManus was a co-presenter of STV's lifestyle magazine show '' The Hour'', originally alongside Stephen Jardine and later Tam Cowan. She was also a columnist for the ''Glasgow Times'' until 2018. Early life Michelle McManus was born i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beechgrove Garden
''Beechgrove'' (formerly known as ''The Beechgrove Garden'') is a television programme broadcast since 1978 on BBC Scotland. Over the years it has been broadcast on BBC Scotland, BBC One Scotland, BBC Two Scotland and Britbox. History ''Beechgrove'' is a gardening programme, which started on 14 April 1978. It was inspired by the garden behind the home of WGBH in Boston, Massachusetts, named the Victory Garden. The original plot of land used was the small area of garden attached to the BBC studios in Beechgrove Terrace, Aberdeen. Due to its small size, the programme's popularity and the fact the garden had been transformed several times over, a new area of ground to the west of Aberdeen was acquired for the programme by Tern Television who have produced the series since 1992. The new site covers 2.5 acres and is located at the former Grampian Regional Council Brotherfield Nursery, in Westhill, Aberdeenshire. Episodes were broadcast from the site in 1996. The show was once parodi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sportscene
''Sportscene'' is the name of a range of Scottish sports television programmes produced by BBC Scotland. History ''Sportscenes predecessors were ''Sports Special from Scotland'' and ''Sportsreel'', which was broadcast every Saturday at around 5pm (results and reports) and 10pm (highlights) in the 1950s and 1960s. By the 1970s, a ''Sportscene'' format of a 5pm programme called ''Scoreboard'' presented by Gordon Hewitt (as a regional opt-out from ''Grandstand (TV series), Grandstand)'', plus a 10pm show with highlights from one English and one Scottish league or cup match, was established. ''Sportscene'' also covered European and international matches, which usually involved highlights but occasionally live coverage. The show was presented by Archie Macpherson with commentary by Macpherson, Alastair Alexander or Peter Thomson (BBC presenter), Peter Thomson. Shows ] There are a number of shows that come under the ''Sportscene'' brand. * ''Sportscene'' is broadcast on Saturday and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
