Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

Season 591966

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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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.

First Aired
January 4, 1966
Last Aired
December 31, 2024
Runtime
1h 0min
Seasons
59
Episodes
122
Genre
Documentary
Status
Returning Series
Language
English
Network
Channel 4, 5, BBC Four, More4, BBC Two
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