1954 in Scottish television

This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1954,

Events 11 January - The first weather forecast with an in-vision presenter is televised in the UK. The first weather presenter was George Cowling. 5 July - First actual news bulletin, News and Newsreel, aired on BBC One, replacing Television Newsreel. 30 July - The Television Act 1954 is given Royal Assent. It authorises the setting up of the infrastructure for British commercial television.

Births 19 October - Ken Stott, actor

See also 1953 in Scotland

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