After the demise of Setanta, Delahunt was the main presenter on Radio Clyde's popular phone-in, Superscoreboard, from 2010 until 2015 before joining the Scottish Sun. Through the decades the faces of the station became household names across the north and north-east, while many progressed to see their names in lights on the national stage, including Donald MacCormick, Donnie B. MacLeod, Selina Scott and Anna Soubry. THEY'RE the faces we come to know and love - or not - and are welcomed into our living rooms with regularity. By the time The Five Thirty Show came to an end in 2009, McCulloch's time working with Setanta as a commentator and presenter had been and gone. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Donnelly was a regular fixture over the next 15 years on the BBC, mostly covering Scottish football highlights. Ted Brocklebank was head of documentaries. And, in a further sign of the times, it's mostly only the odd qualifier MacLean has covered over the past five years as Celtic and Rangers struggled to make an impact in in Europe's elite competition. Ian also starred on TV in later life in 'Dr Findlay's Casebook' as well as the Irish movie 'Waking Ned'. His daughter, Fiona Kennedy, said: Grampian has always punched above its weight. He appeared in many silent movies and was an original member of The Keystone Cops. Born in Rutherglen, near Glasgow in 1950. In 1965, Fontana Records issued an album called The White Heather Club, featuring Hall and McGregor. He also hosted the syndicated game show Celebrity Name Game (201417), for which he won two Daytime Emmy Awards, and Join or Die with Craig Ferguson (2016) on History. May your days be free from sorrow, and your friends be ever near. Take a gander at some of Hollywood's most appealing male actors from Daniel Craig to Harrison Ford. For many years, in addition to weather broadcasts, the BBC made its own programme dedicated to everything you wanted to know about the weather. Craig Ferguson (born 17 May 1962) is a Scottish-American television host, comedian, author, and actor. At a time when Scottish journalism was dominated by male voices, Davidson showcased her talents as one of the countrys most thoughtful and perceptive writers. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. This is the earliest known recording at BBC Archives of a BBC TV in-vision weather forecast. These comedians are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known comedian from Scotland is included when available. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. An old school actor who began his career in the silent era. Kaye Adams (born 28 December 1962) is a Scottish television presenter, best known for her appearances on Loose Women from 1999 to 2006 and again from 2013. Johnny Beattie MBE (November 9, 1926 July 9, 2020) was a Scottish actor and stand-up comedian whose career has spanned over six decades. On 9 January 1979, the current affairs programme Nationwide sent presenter Bob Wellings to the roof of BBC Television Centre, to meet all the BBC TV weather forecasters. These prominent comedians of Scotland may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Scottish comedians. One dead and seven injured in Cornwall nightclub knife attack, Mller recall Cadbury desserts because of Listeria contamination, Nurses strike continues: Major disruption for NHS services in England, Additional flight to evacuate Britons from Sudan today, Ryanair cancels 220 flights over May 1 bank holiday due to strikes, Hardcore coronation fans already camped outside Buckingham Palace. Early appearances in 'Mrs Brown' with Billy Connolly in 1997 and also 'Reign of Fire' starring Matthew McConaughey in 2002 brought his presence to the fore. He also played Falstaff on the big screen in Kenneth Branagh's remake of 'Henry V' in 1989. Now 61, her role as president of the Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs has won her. Copyright 2007-2023 STV. Gordon passed away in 1990 in London after a period of illness. He moved into the world of film in the 1950's. From clockwise: Rob MacLean, Hazel Irvine, Jock Brown, Dougie Donnelly and Chick Young, Jim White struggles attempting keepy-uppy alongside STV's team for the 1998 World Cup featuring Charlie Nicholas, Jim Delahunt and Craig Wilson, Jim White and Natalie Sawyer - transfer deadline day royalty, Hazel Irvine hitting the slopes to promote Ski Sunday on the BBC, St Andrews-born Hazel Irvine was a regular host of the BBC's golf coverage including The Open and The Masters, Jim Delahunt was a big fan of the official tie for France '98, Kirsty Gallacher was a popular figure on Sky Sports News for many years, Dougie Donnelly, a broadcaster with a smooth voice and an even smoother hair style, Dougie Donnelly shows no signs of putting down the mic as he approaches 70, Sally McNair (left) with fellow broadcasters Jackie Bird and Brenda Paterson, Sportscene's Jonathan Sutherland at the League Cup draw, Kelly Cates presented Channel 5's English Football League coverage with George Riley, Rob MacLean on the set of Sportscene in the nineties, Rob MacLean sporting a Cowdenbeath top alongside fellow broadcasters Alison Walker, John Barnes and Chick Young, Former rocker Dougie Vipond ditched the drums for TV work, Gerry McCulloch and John MacKay promoting Glasgow 2014, Credit: Luke Inman - The News of the World Glasgow, Grant Stott and Andy Walker were the final two hosts of Scotsport, Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan have maintained a presence on radio and TV for 25 years, Martin Compston goes wild on Line of Duty as he discovers Scotland have qualified for Euros, Scottish sports TV presenters: Where are they now? Her autobiography book No Holding Back was ranked first on the Sunday Times bestseller list. Known before his time as a telly presenter as the drummer in Deacon Blue, Dougie Vipond front a variety of sports coverage while remaining active on the music scene. British Male Tv Presenters 4 Amanda Holden (Actress) 71 57 Birthdate: February 16, 1971 Sun Sign: Aquarius Birthplace: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England Amanda Holden is an English actress, TV personality, author, and musician. Age, medical condition and height explained, Italy's 'land without animals' reveals something sinister behind its famously passionate relationship with food Philip Lymbery, The newspaper has always attracted talented writers and editors, with some becoming household names finds Martyn McLaughlin. These presenters are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known presenter from Scotland is included when available. 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. From Jim White to Kirsty Gallacher Ryan Rowe Published: 19:23, 9 Apr 2021 Updated: 0:11, 10 Apr 2021 THEY'RE the faces we come to know and love. Many network commissions were won, elevating the profile of the tiny regional station. But last month her management team confirmed the 55-year-old would be back on screen for the upcoming World Championships in the summer. Indeed, Gallacher actually went on to present one series of Gladiators in 2008 alongside Arsenal hero Ian Wright. Born in Edinburgh but raised in London, the majority of Kirsty Gallacher's career in sports TV has revolved around her work with Sky Sports. All told, it made for a successful editorship. Who is Hasbulla? Sutherland then worked as a freelancer for the BBC before landing a role as an assistant producer on the programme he is most associated with. A whole host of entertainers pulled in the punters, most notably Scots crooner Calum Kennedy and his talented clan. Appsthatpayyou from London on July 11, 2013: Indeed some surprises in that list. Not least is the fact that you may not have even known they were Scottish. Nicholas Andrew Argyll Campbell, OBE (born Nicholas Lackey, 10 April 1961) is a Scottish radio and television presenter and journalist. Donnelly also takes regular booking as an after dinner speaker, recalling tales from Fergie's Aberdeen and Scotland's World Cup (mis)adventures. In the summer of 1956, executives at the BBC Television Service began an extensive review of the visual appeal and style of the channel. But a tremendous performer with true star quality who dominates the big screen whenever he appears. John Leslie (born John Leslie Stott; 22 February 1965) is a former Scottish television presenter turned property developer. Self - Presenter Easily recognizable to a young audience as Dr Donald 'Ducky' Mallard in the 'NCIS' TV series. He left STV to join Setanta in 2006 - you'll hear a lot more about them in this article - but returned in 2008 to cover the Champions League. Here she recalls the obstacles of being a woman in a male dominated environment, and recalls comments from viewers, mainly concerned with what she wore, rather than what she said. 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. Actor, stand-up comedian, writer and television host, The Late Late Show (American talk show) hosts, Naturalized citizens of the United States, People educated at James Gillespie's High School, People educated at St George's School, Edinburgh, People educated at St Aloysius' College, Glasgow. Sir Sean is however remarkable for retaining that Scottish brogue in any role he plays. An exclusive gallery of BBC Weather presentation and presenters 1949 - 2006. At the cinema his most celebrated performance was in 'Mrs Brown' in 1996 appearing alongside Judi Dench who was in the role of Queen Victoria. As the audiences grew, to a potential of 1.2 million, so did its range of programmes. McIlvanney was reluctant, but Dunnett gave him a copy of The Sweet Science, a collection of AJ Lieblings boxing articles for the New Yorker magazine. He appeared on shows including the sketch show Scotch & Wry and the sitcom Rab C. Nesbitt, and more recently moved into playing more dramatic roles, most notable that of Malcolm Hamilton in the soap opera River City. Broadcaster and presenter Stuart Cosgrove. In 1978, Grampian came up with a notable first. Alastair Charles Borthwick OBE (17 February 1913 25 September 2003) was a Scottish author and broadcaster whose books recorded the popularisation of climbing as a working class sport in Scotland, Ali Abbasi (Urdu: ) (August 1961 30 July 2004) was a Pakistani-born Scottish television presenter, born in Karachi. As a young actor Andrew made many appearances on stage. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. They had come together for their Silver Jubilee reunion. A few K-pop stars have even won awards in both television shows and films. May the paths o'er which you wander, be to you a joy each day. Paul Balmoral Coia (born 19 June 1960 in Glasgow) is a Scottish television presenter and continuity announcer who was the first voice on Channel 4. Scottish children's television presenters, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Scottish_television_presenters&oldid=1049708981, Template Category TOC via CatAutoTOC on category with 101200 pages, CatAutoTOC generates standard Category TOC, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 October 2021, at 11:18. The people who bring sport to us on the box are some of the most well-known personalities of the digital age. A stalwart of Scottish journalism known for her career across the print industry and her broadcast projects, Wishart became one of the countrys most respected social commentators, working for the likes of the Sunday Mail, The Herald, and the Sunday Standard. 2. He recalled: We did have tremendous loyalty, and that meant that when we went into an area they regarded us as their local station. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. In any case, his acting talents are never in doubt considering his towering performances in movies like 'The Hill', 'The Offence' and 'The Name of the Rose'. Then in the 1950s came hits such as 'Whisky Galore', 'Tunes of Glory' and 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. Weeks later the Big Yin appeared on Parkinson for that interview, and the rest is history. He never quite soared to the stellar heights of Butler, McGregor and McAvoy, however Peter Mullan is one of the most outstanding actors of his time. Vipond is also the current presenter of the long-running Landward programme that focuses on farming and rural stories. I had no idea so many great actors came from Scotland. 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. In this rare footage recorded on 27 August, 1956, the forecaster attempts a natural and relaxed forecasting style, with mixed success. But before that Brian had an extensive resume of excellent stage and TV work in the UK. There will be another.. On September 30, 1961, commercial television was switched on for the first time in the north of Scotland, broadcasting from Aberdeen. Lenworth George Henry was born on August 29, 1958, in Dudley, West Midlands in England to a family of Jamaican immigrants. He has presented the BBC Radio 5 Live breakfast programme since 2003, BBC One's Sunday morning show The Big Questions since 2007, and Long Lost Family on ITV since 2011. First as Hudson the butler in the classic period drama 'Upstairs, Downstairs'. Perhaps his greatest performance was that of the title role in 'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence' in which he starred with David Bowie in 1983. I always assumed most of the foreign actors came from England and Australia. Jan Leeming - presenter and reporter for Westward Television during the 1960s and a presenter on HTV News West during the 1970s, before becoming a newsreader for the BBC; Martyn Lewis - news presenter for HTV and then ITN, where he was a regular presenter for News at Ten; joined the BBC in 1986 to front the new One O'Clock News McNair was the first female sports TV journalist in Scotland and became a household name as the host of Scotsport from 1982. A popular role as Valentin Zukovsky in two Bond movies was superseded by his most well-known character to date, that of Hagrid in the enormously successful 'Harry Potter' series. Since then he has appeared in 'Atonement', 'The Conspirator', earned a plum role as a young Charles Xavier in 'X-Men: First Class' and also 'Trance'. Sally McNair was a bit of a trailblazer. All the male dancers, and Andy Stewart, wore kilts, and the women dancers wore long white dresses with tartan sashes. Before heading off to work for the Observer and latterly the Sunday Times, McIlvanney worked as a news reporter with The Scotsman, where his assignments included writing a sketch during the trial of serial killer Peter Manuel at the High Court in Glasgow. SunSporttakes a look at the journeys of some of Scotland's top telly mugs. The name may have gone under the STV umbrella, but it remains a much-loved and much-missed institution. Shinkicker (author) from Scotland on May 13, 2013: Hi Geekdom. It was an early evening BBC television programme. From old favourites ScotSport and Grandstand to shows still on air like Sportscene, there's been a long line of broadcasters to come out of Scotland who we've tuned in to from the solace of our sofas. He is best known for his roles as the tenth incarnation of The Doctor in the BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who (2005-2010), Giacomo Casanova in .more. After returning to dark characters, his world breakthrough came with 'Trainspotting' in 1996 as the violent Edinburgh thug Begbie. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Without doubt one of the best in the world. He was also considered for the roles of Wolverine in the 'X-Men' movies and as a new James Bond but lost out to both parts. Honorable mentions should be given for the likes of John Hannah, Ewen Bremner, Angus MacFadyen, Kevin McKidd, Billy Boyd, Iain Glen, Peter Capaldi, Bill Paterson, David Hayman, Alan Cumming, Douglas Henshall and others who have indeed been leading men and also had some international success. This comedians from Scotland list will answer the questions "Who are some Scottish comedians of note?" Sadly George Cowling died in 2009 and Jack Scott in 2008. Born in Airdrie, Lanarkshire in 1928. Pages in category "Scottish male television actors" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 353 total. I'm looking forward to more great films from Gerard! He perhaps gave the greatest ever portrayal of the Dickens character 'Scrooge' in the film of the same name back in 1951. Delahunt had a presence on STV covering football and rugby in the early nineties before receiving the call to replace the iconic White in the Scotsport hotseat. He also starred on American TV as 'The Invisible Man' in the 1970s and in the UK with the cult sci-fi series 'Sapphire and Steel' in the early 1980s partnering Joanna Lumley . His work won the admiration of readers and the respect of players, largely because he was unafraid to speak his mind. He once described Greg Smith, the morose former Australia coach, as a man whose presence in the company of the four horsemen of the apocalypse pestilence, war, famine and death would not noticeably alleviate the mood. While at Strathclyde University training to become a lawyer, Donnelly volunteered at the student union and was tasked with booking bands. This list may not reflect recent changes. Rebecca Curran and Martin Geissler will co-present Monday . He has perhaps taken over the reigns of Sean Connery as the top Jock in Hollywood. 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. He exuded the sophisticated glamour of the urban gentleman among the society people. Mair also wrote eloquently about golf, but rugby was always his first love. The Highlander started his journalism career with the press in his local area before a stint with Northsound Radio. It started at 6.20, and Jimmy Shand composed a melody "The Six Twenty Twostep" as the theme tune. He appeared in classic films like 'The Hill', 'Flight of the Phoenix', 'Gandhi, 'Gorky Park' and 'Braveheart'. Scottish sports TV presenters: Where are they now? He died in London in 1966. Many marvelous roles have since followed in both Scottish and international movies. One of the most long-running productions was the childrens educational series Living and Growing. (TV Presenter) 55 16 Birthdate: January 16, 1963 Sun Sign: Capricorn Birthplace: Bristol, United Kingdom James May is an English journalist and television presenter. An actor who took many years to reach the top of the international scene. It introduced ENG Electronic News Gathering to its news coverage the first UK station to do so. Born in Glasgow in 1923. Presenters David Attenborough Steve Backshall Ray Mears Ben Fogle Charlotte Uhlenbroek Nigel Marven Mark Carwardine Gordon Buchanan George McGavin Liz Bonnin Chris Packham Absolutely. He also starred on UK TV in the series 'The Fear' as well as the Scottish movie 'On a Clear Day'. Born in Shotts, Lanarkshire in 1926. Peter became a successful director himself with 'Orphans', 'Neds' and the brilliant Irish movie 'The Magdalene Sisters'. A broadcasting institution who helmed the BBCs Mastermind quiz series for a quarter of a century, Magnussons warm and knowledgeable presenting style won the hearts of viewers across the country. He was known for a rather gravelly voice and the big bags under his eyes. One of McIlvanneys most famous reports for The Scotsman came from the 1960 European Cup final at Hampden, where he watched Real Madrid destroy Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Date of birth: 1960 Age: 62 Nationality: Scottish Occupation: Journalist 0 0 We often disagree with them too - that just depends on whether they're slagging off our team or not. As weather forecasting came under the control of the BBCs Presentation Department, the manner and effectiveness of forecasters also came under the spotlight. This is a great list of actors. He has a massive record of small-screen appearances in many great UK TV shows. He moved from Pakistan to Glasgow, in 1963, with his parents as a .more Andrew Marr Age: 63 Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Jeremy Paxman, who gave the James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at the 2007 Edinburgh International Television Festival cited The White Heather Club as evidence that there was no "Golden Age" of British television. In 1988 he replaced the legendary Arthur Montford as host of STV's Scotsport and remained in the chair for ten years. A best actor nomination at the Oscars came for his star role in 'Reuben, Reuben' in 1983. 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. In 'The Last King of Scotland' in 2007 he played a fictitious young Scottish doctor alongside Forrest Whittaker as the monstrous Idi Amin. But it was the smash-hit 'Trainspotting' in 1996 that proved the launchpad to the A-List. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Scottish presenters then this list is the perfect resource for you. The unit secured a major scalp in 1966 with a series of stories detailing how one of the board members of the newly formed Highlands and Islands Development Board had a major interest in the proposed petrochemical complex at Invergordon. The daughter of Scottish golfer Bernard Gallacher, her first outing on screen was in 1998 with Sky Sports News. Classification: People: By occupation: Television actors / Male actors by medium: Male television actors: By nationality: British: Scottish . Although popular in its day, and in some respects competently made, it put forward a tartanised view of Scotland that was becoming very dated by the late 1960s.[7].
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