Scotsport
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Scotsport is a Scottish television programme. It is recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest running sports television programme. The program is still broadcast on Scottish TV and Grampian TV.
The show began on 18 September, 1957, and is best known for its dedicated coverage of football from the top division in Scotland, currently the Scottish Premier League, and more recently the coverage of the Scottish First Division. The show also follows Scottish clubs in the UEFA Champions League via live matches and highlights programs.
The modern day Scotsport SPL, presented by Jim Delahunt, Julyan Sinclair and Sarah O is shown on Monday nights which shows highlights of the matches from the Scottish Premier League. Scotsport First, fronted by Jim Delahunt is shown on a Sunday featuring highlights from the Scottish First Division and Scotsport. Veteran commentator Archie MacPherson currently provides commentary and offers post-match analysis..
Scotsport launched a new show during the 2005/06 season, also presented by Jim Delahunt, called Scotsport Fanzone.