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This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1958.

Events

• 7 May - First broadcast of the BBC variety show The White Heather Club, which aired until 1968.
• August - Scottish Television gains rights to televise filmed highlights of Scottish League matches. Scotsport, which was previously shown only on Wednesdays, becomes part of the Saturday night schedule.
• 9 September - Scottish Television broadcasts live football for the first time.

Debuts

BBC

• 7 May - The White Heather Club (1958–1968)

Television programmes

• Scotsport (1957–2008)

Births

• 2 August - Elaine C. Smith, actress and comedian
• 30 November - Gary Lewis, actor
• Unknown - Alastair Duncan, actor
• Unknown - Rob MacLean, television presenter

See also

• 1958 in Scotland

References

1. ^ "Birlin' back to the white heather". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
2. "itv football 1968-1983 - League results by club". carousel.royalwebhosting.net. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
3. Haynes, Richard (17 November 2016). BBC Sport in Black and White. Springer. p. 1. ISBN 978-1-137-45501-7.

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