1958: Introducing VERA – Britain’s First Videotape Recorder | Panorama | Retro Tech October 12, 2022 Ukadmin Old UK Britain’s First Videotape RecorderRichard Dimbleby introduces V.E.R.A. (Vision Electronic Recording Apparatus), during a live edition of Panorama. Then – thanks to the magic of videotape – he introduces it all over again. Credit BBC Archive