The story of maverick Scottish inventor John Logie Baird who invented television in Hastings. His ambition to realise his dream to be an inventor against the odds – his ill-health, the lack of institutional support, the setbacks in his love life – and his triumph with the first successful transmission of television in this town. Comedy, original music and a quirky take on our most famous local hero.
Logie Baird experimented with many different inventions before becoming the pioneer of television. Medicated socks, glass razors, edible recipes, even prototyping the Dr Marten air-sole boot. His eccentric dress, outsider appearance and his refusal to fit in society will inspire anyone who wants to follow their dream.
His journey takes him from Helensburgh (near Glasgow) to Trinidad, Hastings and London as he negotiates disappointment, failure, success, failure and success in a whirlwind early career, always dogged by his nemesis the bully John Reith, fellow Scottish engineer and founder of the British Broadcasting Company.
A fun interpretation with bespoke audio-visuals and original songs of the quirky life of John Logie Baird, the inventor, by historian Dr Jude Montague.
