Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
The Inspector Morse author Colin Dexter is 85 years old today. The Lincolnshire born writer studied Classics at Christ’s College, Cambridge following a public school education and the completion of his national service. After graduating in 1953, he undertook many menial jobs, including one as a hat stand in his local pub, before starting upon... Continue Reading →
On this day 60 years ago, the channel now known as ITV became the first channel to challenge the BBC’s television monopoly. On its inception it was known as ITA (Independent Television Authority) and, unlike the BBC, was not licence funded but financed through advertising revenue. The channel was launched following a ceremony at the... Continue Reading →