Sir Isaac Shoenberg - Recognising Scientific Innovation

Peter Shoenberg, grandson of Sir Isaac Shoenberg discusses his grandfather’s early career with Marconi in Russia and the UK. During the competition between Marconi-EMI and the Baird Company, Shoenberg made the momentous decision to pursue almost double the definition picture of his rivals, recognising the potential of new technology and putting faith in his team. Sir Isaac Shoenberg lead the team at Marconi-EMI that invented all electric television, which won the competition for the world’s first high definition television service at Alexandra Palace