This book, an early history of pioneering ITV station Associated-Rediffusion, is a first for Kaleidoscope Ð in that it was actually written well over 50 years ago.
The manuscript was produced in the summer of 1961 when Henry Brownrigg, son of the stationÕs General Manager Captain Thomas Brownrigg RN, was given work at the company in a university gap year.
Henry was given complete access to confidential company documents, and the authorisation to interview any member of staff. Originally intended for publication by the company itself, the completed manuscript remained in the company secretaryÕs in-tray for some time and never made it to print.
Just seven years later, the station itself would be consigned to history. Meanwhile Henry carefully preserved some of his notes and a carbon-copy of his manuscript, and it remained in his personal files for over five decades.