1964 in Irish television

none December 2023 1964 Irish television The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1964. Events 3 January – Tolka Row, an urban drama serial by Maura Laverty first goes on air.http://www.rte.ie/laweb/brc/brc_timeline.html RTÉ Libraries and Archives: preserving a unique record of Irish life Rte.ie 1 January 2012 January – Reverend Fergus Day, of the Church of Ireland is appointed to advise on the broadcasting of Protestant religious programmes. 4 February – Telefís Scoile, one of the earliest teaching programmes for schools on television in Europe is first aired by Telefís Éireann. March – Patrick Jennings appointed RTÉ's Agricultural Advisor. 20 April – The BBC Two Northern Ireland service goes on air. 14 September – Newsbeat, a topical and often humorous programme, first goes on air. It features reporters Frank Tuomey and Frank Hall with caption stories by cartoonist Terry Williers. Debuts 3 January – Tolka Row (1964–1968) 7 January – Discovery (1964) 14 September – Newsbeat (1964–1971) Ongoing television programmes 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) Births 10 May – Diarmuid Gavin, garden designer and television personality 25 September – Maria Doyle Kennedy, actress and singer See also 1964 in Ireland References 1964 1960s in Irish television