1972 in Scottish television

This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1972.

Events 1 March – Border begins broadcasting in colour transmissions from the Selkirk transmitter. 14 March – BBC 1 Scotland has been on air for twenty years. 25 March – The 17th Eurovision Song Contest is held at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh. Luxembourg wins the contest with the song "Après toi", performed by Vicky Leandros. 11 September – Inaugural broadcast of Scottish Television's regional news programme Scotland Today. The programme is only broadcast for ten months each year, taking a break each summer. Unknown – Construction begins on a new STV base in Renfield Street, Cowcaddens, Glasgow on land opposite the Theatre Royal site.

Debuts

ITV 11 September – Scotland Today on Scottish Television (1972–2009)

Television series Scotsport (1957–2008) Reporting Scotland (1968–1983; 1984–present) Top Club (1971–1998)

Births 10 April – Gordon Buchanan, wildlife film-maker 16 August – Frankie Boyle, comedian

Deaths 29 January – Hugh McDermott, 63, actor

See also 1972 in Scotland

References