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2000 In Scottish Television
This is a list of events in television in Scotland, Scottish television from 2000. Events January *No events. February * 28 February – Having decided not to adopt the 1999 ITV (TV network), ITV generic look, Scottish Television, Scottish and Grampian Television, Grampian launch a new on-screen logo. March * No events. April * Capital Radio buys Border Television. May to December * No events. Unknown * ITV's Gaelic news bulletin ''Telefios'' is axed. Debuts BBC *27 February – ''Monarch of the Glen (TV series), Monarch of the Glen'' on BBC One Scotland, BBC One (2000–2005) *7 August – ''Tinsel Town (TV series), Tinsel Town'' on BBC Two Scotland, BBC Two (2000–2001) ITV *5 January – ''Meeow!'' on Scottish Television (2000–2003) *11 May – ''Harry and the Wrinklies (TV series), Harry and the Wrinklies'' on Scottish Television (2000–2002) *August – ''Inside Out (Scottish TV series), Inside Out'' on Scottish Television (2000) Television series *''Scotsport'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reporting Scotland
''BBC Reporting Scotland'' is the BBC's national television news programme for Scotland, broadcast on BBC One Scotland from the headquarters of BBC Scotland in Pacific Quay, Glasgow. The programme usually followed after the nationwide bulletin from New Broadcasting House. History Although BBC Television was established in Scotland in February 1952 – and broadcast some opt-out programming – it did not start its daily Scottish television news service until Friday 30 August 1957, initially consisting of a five-minute bulletin at 6.05pm on weekdays and a sports results programme on Saturdays. The BBC was keen to launch the ''Scottish News Summary'' ahead of its new commercial rival in the central belt, Scottish Television (STV) and before the launch of similar bulletins elsewhere in the UK. As it turned out, STV began broadcasting the day after the launch of what was the BBC's first opt-out TV news bulletin, with the commercial rival launching its local bulletins the followin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 In Scottish Television
This is a list of events in television in Scotland, Scottish television from 2000. Events January *No events. February * 28 February – Having decided not to adopt the 1999 ITV (TV network), ITV generic look, Scottish Television, Scottish and Grampian Television, Grampian launch a new on-screen logo. March * No events. April * Capital Radio buys Border Television. May to December * No events. Unknown * ITV's Gaelic news bulletin ''Telefios'' is axed. Debuts BBC *27 February – ''Monarch of the Glen (TV series), Monarch of the Glen'' on BBC One Scotland, BBC One (2000–2005) *7 August – ''Tinsel Town (TV series), Tinsel Town'' on BBC Two Scotland, BBC Two (2000–2001) ITV *5 January – ''Meeow!'' on Scottish Television (2000–2003) *11 May – ''Harry and the Wrinklies (TV series), Harry and the Wrinklies'' on Scottish Television (2000–2002) *August – ''Inside Out (Scottish TV series), Inside Out'' on Scottish Television (2000) Television series *''Scotsport'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 In Scotland
Events from the year 2000 in Scotland. Incumbents *First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal – Donald Dewar (until 11 October 2000), Henry McLeish (from 27 October 2000) * Secretary of State for Scotland – John Reid Law officers * Lord Advocate – Lord Hardie; then Lord Boyd of Duncansby * Solicitor General for Scotland – Colin Boyd; then Neil Davidson * Advocate General for Scotland – Lynda Clark Judiciary * Lord President of the Court of Session and Lord Justice General – Lord Rodger of Earlsferry * Lord Justice Clerk – Lord Cullen * Chairman of the Scottish Land Court – Lord McGhie Events * 11 January – a Scottish trawler, the '' Solway Harvester'', sinks in the Irish Sea, killing seven crew. * 14 January – The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service formal requests Dutch authorities to extradite William Beggs back to Scotland. A warrant for the arrest of Beggs was issued by Strathclyde Police in December 1999 over the mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chewin' The Fat
''Chewin' the Fat'' is a Scottish comedy sketch show, starring Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill and Karen Dunbar. Comedians Paul Riley and Mark Cox also appeared regularly on the show among other actors such as Tom Urie. ''Chewin' the Fat'' first started as a radio series on BBC Radio Scotland. The later television show, which ran for four series, was first broadcast on BBC One Scotland, but series three and four, as well as highlights from the first two series, were later broadcast nationally across the United Kingdom. Although the last series ended in February 2002, a Hogmanay special was broadcast each New Year's Eve between 2000 and 2005. ''Chewin' the Fat'' gave rise to the successful, and cult spin-off show '' Still Game'', a sitcom focusing on the two elderly friends, Jack and Victor. The series was mostly filmed in and around Glasgow and occasionally West Dunbartonshire. The English idiom '' to chew the fat'' means to chat casually, but thoroughly, about subjects o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Only An Excuse?
''Only an Excuse?'' is an annual Scottish comedy sketch show that was broadcast on BBC One Scotland on Hogmanay from 1993 to 2020. It starred the actor and comedian Jonathan Watson and featured impressions of some of Scottish football's great characters such as Denis Law, Tommy Burns, Barry Ferguson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Frank McAvennie, Walter Smith and Graeme Souness, as well as caricatures of the "stereotypical" Old Firm fan. History ''Only an Excuse?'' was first broadcast as a one-off special on BBC Radio Scotland, prior to the 1987 Scottish Cup Final. It was a parody of the five-part BBC Scotland television documentary ''Only a Game?'', which had aired in Scotland prior to the 1986 World Cup Finals and comprehensively documented the history of Scottish football. The documentary was narrated by Scottish novelist William McIlvanney, whose distinctive voice was expertly mimicked by Jonathan Watson for the radio spoof. After further occasional radio specials inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Win, Lose Or Draw (UK Game Show)
''Win, Lose or Draw'' is a British television game show that aired for nine series in the ITV daytime schedule from 1990 to 1998, produced by Scottish Television.Jones, Ian. ''Morning Glory: A History of British Breakfast Television''. United Kingdom, Kelly, 2004. 153. The game was based on the American television game show of the same name. Format ''Win, Lose or Draw'' was essentially based on the board game '' Pictionary''. There were two teams, each composed of two celebrities and one member of the public. Three women played against three men. The teams took turns guessing a phrase, title, or thing that one teammate was drawing on a large pad of paper with markers. There's no talking by the one who was drawing, nor inscription of letters, numbers, or symbols. However, if a team mentioned a word that was part of the answer, the player at the sketchpad could write it. By series 3, correct answer within the first 30 seconds won £50 which decreased to £30 after the firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wheel Of Fortune (UK Game Show)
''Wheel of Fortune'' is a British television game show based on the American show of the same name created by Merv Griffin. Contestants compete to solve word puzzles, similar to those used in Hangman, to win cash and prizes. The title refers to the show's giant carnival wheel that contestants spin throughout the course of the game to determine their cash and/or prizes. The programme was produced by Scottish Television Enterprises, and aired between 19 July 1988 and 21 December 2001 for ITV. It mostly follows the same general format from the original version of the programme from the United States, with a few minor differences. On 27 June 2023, Whisper North, in association with Sony Pictures Television and Paramount Global Content Distribution, announced the production of a revival series for broadcast on ITV in 2024, with Graham Norton serving as presenter. Gameplay Original series Unlike the American version, where the numbers on the wheel correspond to the amount of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossfire (Scotland)
''Crossfire'' is a Scottish regional television current affairs programme produced and broadcast by Grampian Television between 1984 and 2004 and was the successor to the long-running Points North series, broadcast between 1961 and 1983. The series was first started on Friday 27th January 1984 as Grampian new fortnightly current affairs series which covered political, business and social issues concerning the northern Scotland region. From Friday 11 October 1985 the series become weekly The Series was moved to new regular live Thursday slot from Thursday 12 October 1989 To give a live feed as part of House of common having camara for the first time, plus to give instant reaction to ongoing events. When Scottish Television brought over Grampian Television ''Crossfire'' was revised to broadcast 6 months of the year while Scottish Television current affair series Platform covered the remaining six months from 1999 and until 2003. The programme was axed in 2003 to make w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taggart
''Taggart'' is a Scottish detective fiction television programme created by Glenn Chandler, who wrote many of the episodes, and made by STV Studios for the ITV network. It originally ran as the miniseries ''Killer'' from 6 until 20 September 1983, before a full series was commissioned that ran from 2 July 1985 until 7 November 2010. The series revolved around a group of detectives initially in the Maryhill CID of Strathclyde Police, though various storylines were set in other parts of Greater Glasgow and in other areas of Scotland. The team operated out of the fictional John Street police station. Mark McManus, who played the title character Jim Taggart, died in 1994. However, the series continued under the same name. ''Taggart'' is one of the UK's longest-running television dramas. History The Scottish BAFTA-winning pilot episode "Killer", directed by Laurence Moody and broadcast in 1983, introduced the character Detective Chief Inspector Jim Taggart (played by M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take The High Road
''Take the High Road'' (renamed ''High Road'' from 1994 to 2003) was a Scottish soap opera produced by Scottish Television, which started in February 1980 as an ITV (TV network), ITV daytime programme, and was broadcast until 2003. It was set in the fictional village of Glendarroch, Scotland, with exteriors filmed in the village of Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond. The series was dropped by most ITV stations in the 1990s, while Scottish, Grampian Television, Grampian, ITV Border, Border and Ulster Television, Ulster stations continued to screen it until its last episode. From April 2020, the entire series was made available to stream to UK viewers on the STV Player app. History Origins In 1979, the ITV (TV network), ITV network decided its daytime schedule would be improved by the inclusion of a soap opera set in Scotland. At the time the only soap opera being made by any of the three Scottish regional companies was Scottish Television's ''Garnock Way'', set in a Central Belt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grampian Today
''North Tonight'' was a Scottish nightly regional news programme covering the North of Scotland, produced by STV North (formerly Grampian Television). History During the late 1960s and 1970s, Grampian's regional news service consisted of daily 10-minute evening bulletins. By 1978, the bulletins had developed into a magazine programme entitled ''Grampian Today'', initially broadcast from Wednesday - Friday before expanding to every weeknight. The programme was relaunched as ''North Tonight'' on Monday 7 January 1980 in an effort to reflect the Northern Scotland region as a whole - its first presenters were John Duncanson and Selina Scott. The launch of ''North Tonight'' coincided with the opening of a new remote-controlled studio at Albany House in Dundee (an event broadcast live on the first programme) and an expansion into Grampian's use of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) cameras. ''Grampian Today'' had pioneered the use of such cameras in 1978, allowing the company to extend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
