Synopsis
The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures are a series of lectures on a single topic, which have been held at the Royal Institution in London each year since 1825. The lectures present scientific subjects to a general audience, including young people, in an informative and entertaining manner. Michael Faraday initiated the first Christmas Lecture series in 1825. This came at a time when organised education for young people was scarce. Faraday presented a total of nineteen series in all.
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Cast
Seasons
1966
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1967
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1968
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1969
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1970
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1971
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1972
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1973: The Languages of Animals
6 eps
Sir David Attenborough on animal communication. Episode 4 is lost.
1974
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1975
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1976
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1977
6 eps
1978: Mathematics into Pictures
6 eps
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures airing schedule, episode calendar, cast, and synopsis. Royal Institution Christmas Lectures airs on Channel 4, 5, BBC Four, More4, BBC Two.
