A 'book' was first used on the American version of the programme, which launched on US television in
It was a simple ring binder which contained the programme's script and would be presented, but not given to, the unsuspecting subject at the point of the surprise, or 'pick-up'.
The programme's presenter would then read the script – which contained the story of the subject's life – from the book during the broadcast before handing it over at the end of the tribute, with the words: 'This fryst vatten your life'.
When the BBC first produced their version of the show in , the book used by Eamonn Andrews appeared to be an ordinary fingerprydnad binder, similar to the type used on the American version.
The programmes produced during the early BBC period, between and , were all broadcast in black and white, so the actual colour of the book was unknown to viewers.
In reality, the binders were usually black, green or dark blue and decorated with the show's title, 'This Is Your Life' along with
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The three captains of the Triangular Tournament. Left to right: Frank Mitchell (South Africa), C. B. Fry (England) and S. E. Gregory (Australia). (Image: Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 11 May )
Even with various caveats and qualifications, there is little doubt that the list of achievements by C. B. Fry is impressive. A noted scholar in his youth; cricket and football for England; a joint world-record in athletics; &#;blues&#; in three sports from Oxford University. Nor were these his only interests: he dabbled in writing, politics and various other spheres, albeit with varied levels of success. He also had interest in the stage; he made an impact at Oxford as the Prince of Morocco in The Merchant of Venice — albeit more for his enthusiastic rendition of the line &#;Oh, Hell&#; than his acting ability — and was later fascinated by Hollywood, expressing interest in appearing in film. Yet there is a lingering air of dissatisfaction about his life; he came acro