1958 in Scottish television

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.^[1]
• 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.^{[citation needed]}
• 9 September - Scottish Television broadcasts live football for the first time.^[2]

Debuts

BBC

• 7 May - The White Heather Club (1958–1968)^[1]

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