1972 in Scottish television
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.
- 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
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See also
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