Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
Overview
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.
Details
| Status: | Returning Series |
|---|---|
| First Air Date: | 1966-01-04 |
| Last Air Date: | 2024-12-31 |
| Networks: | Channel 4, 5, BBC Four, More4, BBC Two |
