Independent TeleWeb History Guide

Why do all the early companies have Associated in their name?

I believe in Independent Television in Britain because I believe in independence, because I believe in television and because I believe in Britain
(Sir Robert Fraser, first ITA Director General)

The breaking of the monopoly of the was a long, tricky process. This page will document that journey, and show that there were some interesting opponents - including Granada Cinemas.

Look at the delights of the Opening Night. How could one resist? ...

History of Regional Contractors

Associated-Rediffusion / Rediffusion, London
ABC
ATV
Anglia
Border Television (under construction)
Central Television (under construction)
Channel Television
Grampian
Granada
Scottish Television
Southern Television
Thames Television
Tyne Tees
Television Wales and West
Ulster Television(Under Construction)
Wales (West and North)
Westward Television