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1963 in Irish television

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The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1963.

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Events

  • 1 June – Gunnar Rugheimer is appointed Controller of Programmes of Telefís Éireann.
  • 26–29 June – RTÉ provides extensive coverage of the visit of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
  • 18 October – The wildlife programme Amuigh Faoin Spéir airs for the first time.
  • November – Father Romuald Dodd is appointed to advise on the broadcasting of Catholic Religious Programmes.

    • Ongoing television programmes

  • RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock (1961–present)
  • Jackpot (1962–1965)
  • Dáithí Lacha (1962–1969)
  • RTÉ News: Six One (1962–present)
  • The Late Late Show (1962–present)

    • Ending this year

  • 4 October – Broadsheet (1962–1963)

    • Births

  • 4 April – Graham Norton, Irish actor, comedian, television presenter and columnist
  • 7 April – Martin King, weather presenter

    • References

    1963 in Irish television Wikipedia
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