1970 in Scottish television
# 1970 in Scottish television

This is a list of events in Scottish television from 1970.

## Events

* 18 June – Televised coverage of the 1970 United Kingdom general election.
* 13 November – The Colour Strike begins when ITV staff refuse to work with colour television equipment, following a dispute over pay with their management.
* Unknown – The singer David Bowie appears in a half-hour mime improv play on Scottish Television. He narrates in song, while perched on a ladder.
* Unknown – The first current affairs television series in Gaelic, Bonn Comhraidh, begins broadcasting on BBC Scotland.

## Television series

* Scotsport (1957–2008)
* Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971)
* Reporting Scotland (1968–1983; 1984–present)

## Ending this year

* The Adventures of Francie and Josie (1962–1970)

## Births

* 16 April - James Watson, actor
* 17 September - Dallas Campbell, television presenter
* Unknown - Frances Grey, actress
* Unknown - Matt Healy, actor
* Unknown - Sarah Heaney, television presenter
