Predictions from 1948

Bertrand Russell
1872-1970; English philosopher, mathematician, historian
It will be of no importance in your lifetime or mine.
• said about television to Grace Wyndham Goldie, 1948

Grace Wyndham Goldie
1900-1986; first Head of BBC Television News and Current Affairs
Television is a bomb about to burst.
• shortly after her appointment, 1948

 

Chronomedia 1948