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Celebrating 100 Years of Television: Baird's Legacy Recreated

1/26/2026

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John Logie Baird, British inventor, demonstrated the first television in London on January 26, 1926, transforming global communication.
Gary Toms leads Bournemouth University’s project recreating Baird's device with modern materials.
The team notes the simplicity of Baird's design amid today’s advancements.
Bournemouth University will host a special event on Monday at 15:00 GMT featuring speakers from the television industry to commemorate the centenary.

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John Logie Baird, British inventor, demonstrated the first television in London on January 26, 1926, transforming global communication.
Gary Toms leads Bournemouth University’s project recreating Baird's device with modern materials.
The team notes the simplicity of Baird's design amid today’s advancements.
Bournemouth University will host a special event on Monday at 15:00 GMT featuring speakers from the television industry to commemorate the centenary.