In her role as assistant editor, she penned a twice-weekly column in addition to any number of acclaimed features and interviews. Ross was honoured in the 2018 New Year Honours by being appointed an MBE for services in Broadcasting, the Arts and Charity. We often disagree with them too - that just depends on whether they're slagging off our team or not. Best known for his . As the landscape changed both socially and economically, Grampians cameras were there to capture each moment. Although he would go on to spend a year at the Washington Post as a Laurence Sterne fellow before joining the Guardian, Naughtie believes his early years in print journalism with The Scotsman were the making of him. Former presenter Diana Speed said: The skills I took with me to BBC Radio 4 were all down to the good grounding I had at Grampian. James died in 1975 after suffering a long period of ill health. A lot of professionals gave great advice you listened and learned. Scottish, Journalist Overview: David Currie (born 1960) is a Scottish television presenter and journalist who currently presents Sportscene on BBC Scotland, alongside Jonathan Sutherland. Cowan hosted Offside, a football comedy show that ran from 1998-2007 and centred on the hilarity within the Scottish game and featuring cameos from Only an Excuse comic Jonathan Watson. He died in London in 1997 aged 71. McCulloch left STV when the channel chose to axe Sports Centre after one season and established himself as a household name as he moved to Sky Sports as one of their growing line-up of on-screen reporters for the flagship Soccer Saturday programme. In 2017 he released a 6-episode web show with his wife Megan, titled Couple Thinkers. Here's a selection of the greatest Italian comedy actors ever. Now McCulloch is the head of Celtic TV, presenting live football coverage and reporting on stories within the club. Then in the 1950s came hits such as 'Whisky Galore', 'Tunes of Glory' and 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. Not least is the fact that you may not have even known they were Scottish. Her autobiography book No Holding Back was ranked first on the Sunday Times bestseller list. He quickly transferred his talents to the movie industry. He wasn't the only one looking for a new home then and quickly settled back into life on terrestrial TV, presenting STV's Champions League coverage, and behind the mic on BBC Radio Scotland. Born in Glasgow in 1923. The 1970s saw numerous technical developments and were regarded as the Golden Years of commercial television. He explored these, and other strands, of his journalistic career during two stints at The Scotsman. Self - Presenter 121 episodes, 1965-1969 Gordon Clyde . Shinkicker (author) from Scotland on May 13, 2013: Hi Geekdom. Gallacher won and presented Channel 4's athletic series The Games - if you don't remember, think I'm a Celebrity goes to the Olympics - and was the lead presenter of Simply the Best in 2004, a sports show of the same ilk as Gladiators and It's a Knockout. Presenters David Attenborough Steve Backshall Ray Mears Ben Fogle Charlotte Uhlenbroek Nigel Marven Mark Carwardine Gordon Buchanan George McGavin Liz Bonnin Chris Packham He was known for a rather gravelly voice and the big bags under his eyes. He began to venture more into commentary and replaced Jock Brown as the lead commentator on the BBC's Scottish football matches in 1997. He presents BBC Scotland's Breaking The News The people who bring sport to us on the box are some of the most well-known personalities of the digital age. He has a massive record of small-screen appearances in many great UK TV shows. Born in Glasgow to Italian parents, Iannucci studied at the University of Glasgow, Sir William Connolly, (born 24 November 1942) is a Scottish stand-up comedian, musician, presenter, actor and artist. On the other, the book confirmed that writing about sport could be worthwhile.. The show was so successful that in the early 1960s there was a company touring Scottish theatres, containing many of the performers. Andrew Marr. In the aftermath of that result, Ascherson penned an article entitled, Heres to the next time, which began: This round of Scottish politics is over. But, with Celtic's run to the knockout stages in 2019-20 and the Light Blues' advancing deep for two seasons in a row, European prospects for all three are on the up. Jimmy died in 1953 of a heart attack at his home in Los Angeles. From the first known TV weather forecasts kept at BBC Archives, to key BBC weather forecasters telling their stories, explore 60 years of forecasting on BBC TV. A best actor nomination at the Oscars came for his star role in 'Reuben, Reuben' in 1983. Born in Larbert, Stirlingshire in 1887. Who can forget the immortal Jimmy Finlayson? In 'My Name is Joe' under Ken Loach's direction he gave a powerful and searing performance of a recovering alcoholic in the tough streets of Glasgow. But he has kept his feet on the ground with supporting roles in movies like 'Little Voice' and 'Black Hawk Down'. Gerry McCulloch is another familiar face from Scottish sports TV coverage who spent time at Setanta - but his CV goes way beyond the realm of sport. He sadly died in a car crash in 1999 in Loch Ness. There will be another.. Over the past three decades, the BBCs Jim Naughtie has cemented a reputation as one of the countrys leading broadcasters, but it was an early rejection in the world of television that was to prove The Scotsmans gain. By the 1980s Grampian had consolidated its position and became a firm viewer favourite its programmes in tune with the local audiences stretching from Shetland to Auchterarder. Scottish sports TV's very own Ant & Dec, Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan's careers have been intertwined since they began hosting Off The Ball together on Radio Scotland in 1995. Period - 1960s Number of series - 8 series (25 episodes) Filmed - Another fantastic crime drama series based in the North East George Gently was filmed on location in Durham, Teeside, Newcastle and Northumberland. Mair also wrote eloquently about golf, but rugby was always his first love. Take a gander at some of Hollywood's most appealing male actors from Daniel Craig to Harrison Ford. The footage is the first known recording of a broadcast TV weather bulletin at BBC Archives. Ted Brocklebank was head of documentaries. Compared to many of his acting compatriots James has enjoyed overnight success at a young age. Vipond is also the current presenter of the long-running Landward programme that focuses on farming and rural stories. In 'The Last King of Scotland' in 2007 he played a fictitious young Scottish doctor alongside Forrest Whittaker as the monstrous Idi Amin. Gordon passed away in 1990 in London after a period of illness. These presenters are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known presenter from Scotland is included when available. He believes the newspaper which gave him his break has a vital role to play. Sitting on an editorial board of 13 people, of which I was the only woman, it seemed kind of obvious to me. In total Robertson's career spanned an impressive 60 years, and in 1975, Robertson was given his own weekly series, Robbie, in which he roamed Britain. In 2003 he also accepted the leading role in a local independent film in Scotland called 'Young Adam' with Peter Mullan and Tilda Swinton. This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total. and "Who are the most famous comedians from Scotland?" Arnold Kemp, the papers deputy editor for much of Mairs career, praised him as pure box office. She's most revered by golf and snooker fans having fronted the BBC's coverage of both for 25 and 18 years respectively. May your days be free from sorrow, and your friends be ever near. At the centre of the group stands the famous Scottish baritone, Bill McCue. Serious acting came in the superb 'Cracker' detective show as the Police Psychologist Fitz. The creation of the station led to a previously unheard of phenomenon in the north of Scotland the television personality. 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I did know, and always enjoy his work, that Robert Carlyle was. He died in London in 1966. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. He appeared in classic films like 'The Hill', 'Flight of the Phoenix', 'Gandhi, 'Gorky Park' and 'Braveheart'. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Other roles came in 'Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines', 'The Ipcress File' and 'The Night of the Generals'. Born in Peterhead in 1959. The interviewer is Jenni Mills. Regarded as the renaissance man of British journalism, Marr is one of the most formidable and prolific political journalists this country has ever produced. The same year, Davidson was the only woman at a press conference with Margaret Thatcher, a week before her General Election victory. Mark Cox Mark Cox One of Scotland's best known actors and star of Bafta winning TV sitcom 'Still Game' Kaye Adams Kay Adams is a presenter of ITV's Loose Woman Des Clarke Des Clarke is a Scottish comedian, host and presenter. Alan Bernard Brazil (born 15 June 1959) is a Scottish broadcaster and former football player, most notably for Ipswich Town, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and internationally for Scotland. David has therefore enjoyed a resurgence of fame and fortune in his older age. Self - Presenter 110 episodes, 1965-1970 Chloe Ashcroft . Nowadays, Vipond maintains his presence on the Beeb fronting The Adventure Show, the channel's sports programme doing exactly what it says on the tin - reporting on adventure sports like mountain biking, climbing and windsurfing, among others. Recalling the event, Davidson said: I eventually put up my hand and asked her: What do you think about the current movement for womens rights and should there be women in the House of Commons., She said: I hate the expression womens lib which Id never used and went on to denounce it because it made women who stayed at home bringing up their children feel inferior.