This timeline tracks the establishment, growth, and eventual decline of John Logie Baird's commercial enterprises associated with his television inventions.
Formation of Television Limited (Baird Television Development Company)
1923
Baird established Television Limited (later known as the Baird Television Development Company) to manage the commercial development and exploitation of his television system.
First Experimental Television Broadcasts by the BBC
1929
The BBC began experimental television broadcasts using Baird's 30-line mechanical system. This marked an important step in the development of public broadcasting in Britain.
Rivalry with Electronic Television Systems
1930s
Baird's mechanical television system faced increasing competition from electronic television systems developed by EMI (Marconi-EMI). These electronic systems offered superior picture quality and were rapidly gaining acceptance.
BBC Adoption of Electronic Television
1937
The BBC officially adopted the Marconi-EMI 405-line electronic television system, effectively ending the use of Baird's mechanical system for broadcasting.
