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1972 in Scottish television

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

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Events

  • 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.
  • September – Inaugural broadcast of Scottish Television's regional news programme Scotland Today.
  • Unknown – Construction begins on a new STV base in Renfield Street, Cowcaddens, Glasgow on land opposite the Theatre Royal site.

    • ITV

  • 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

    • References

    1972 in Scottish television Wikipedia
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