This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1968.

Events 1 April - Debut of BBC Scotland's national news programme Reporting Scotland. Unknown - Scottish Television introduces afternoon programming as its licence remit increases by three and a half hours a week. All three of Scotland's ITV contractors retain their franchises in the latest round of franchise decisions. Debut of current affairs programme Current Account.

Debuts

BBC 1 April - Reporting Scotland on BBC 1 (1968–1983; 1984–present)

Television series Scotsport (1957–2008) Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971) The Adventures of Francie and Josie (1962–1970)

Ending this year

The White Heather Club (1958–1968)

Births

11 August - Gray O'Brien, actor 13 October - Alex Ferns, actor 22 November - Sarah Smith, news reporter 23 November - Kirsty Young, journalist and television presenter

See also 1968 in Scotland

References