This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1969.

Events

January to August

No events.

1969 in Scottish television

September

Reporting Scotland is integrated into the networked Nationwide strand.

1969 in Scottish television

October

Scottish Television starts broadcasting in colour. Secondary studios for Scottish Television open at the Gateway Theatre on Leith Walk in Edinburgh.

1969 in Scottish television

November

3 November – A serious fire puts Scottish Television's main studio, Studio A, out of action.

December

No events.

Television series

Scotsport (1957–2008) Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971) The Adventures of Francie and Josie (1962–1970) Reporting Scotland (1968–1983; 1984–present)

Births

28 March - Laurie Brett, actress

24 April - Rory McCann, actor

8 May - Michael E. Rodgers, actor

15 May - Craig Oliver, journalist, media executive and British government Director of Communications 10 August - Ashley Jensen, actress 5 September - Tom Vaughan, film and television director 13 November - Gerard Butler, actor 13 December - Tony Curran, actor 30 December - Kathleen MacInnes, singer, actress and television presenter Unknown - Tom Cowan, football journalist Unknown - Heather Reid, meteorologist and weather presenter

See also

1969 in Scotland

References

Television in Scotland by year

1960s in Scottish television