 From 1952 he was associated with the weekly journal "The Spectator", and after several promotions through the ranks he was appointed Editor in 1962, staying in that position for a year.He was Editorial Director of the Hutchinson group of publishing companies from 1958 to 1962, and after leaving "The Spectator" became managing director of Kern House Enterprises (1970–5).In addition, he wrote a good many articles for the "Illustrated London News" and the high-brow current affairs magazine "Encounter".