Richard
rchewison.bsky.social
Richard
@rchewison.bsky.social
Writer. Retro gaming enthusiast and researcher. Movie fan. Football season ticket holder.
Review comments: '... arguably one of the most in-depth chronologies of a software history from inception to demise, that was also a delight to read from beginning to end.' (Zzap! Magazine review). 'Fantastic book, & fantastic details about Firebird & the early UK games industry' (Amazon reviewer).
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I did a talk at the Retro Collective near Stroud in Gloucestershire last December, which is still available to watch on YouTube at youtu.be/LWHJomIX_As?...
Why British Telecom Sold Games in the '80s - With Richard Hewison
YouTube video by The Retro Collective
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
It might say Unofficial and Unauthorised on the cover, but it's as close to being official and authorised as you're ever going to get. Written by an ex-Firebird staff member (me!), it includes contributions from fellow colleagues, developers, BT managers and hundreds of full-colour images.
November 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM