1963 in Irish television
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The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1963.
Events
[edit]- February – Thirty Radio Éireann and Telefís Éireann journalists went on strike seeking increased salaries and improved conditions.[1]
- 1 June – Gunnar Rugheimer is appointed Controller of Programmes of Telefís Éireann.[2]
- 26–29 June – RTÉ provides extensive coverage of the visit of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.[2]
- 18 October – The wildlife programme Amuigh Faoin Spéir (Irish: "Out Under the Sky") airs for the first time.[2]
- November – Father Romuald Dodd is appointed to advise on the broadcasting of Catholic Religious Programmes.[2]
Ongoing television programmes
[edit]- RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock (1961–present)
- Jackpot (1962–1965)
- Dáithí Lacha (1962–1969)
- RTÉ News: Six One (1962–present)
- The Late Late Show (1962–present)[2]
Ending this year
[edit]- 4 October – Broadsheet (1962–1963)
Births
[edit]- 4 April – Graham Norton, Irish actor, comedian, television presenter and columnist
- 7 April – Martin King, weather presenter
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Bid to break TV strike deadlock". The Sunday Press. No. 698. Dublin. 3 March 1963. p. 1.
- ^ a b c d e "RTÉ Libraries and Archives: preserving a unique record of Irish life". Rte.ie. Retrieved 1 January 2012.