Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (1966) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Royal Institution Christmas Lectures online in HD.
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1966-01-04 |
| Seasons | 60 |
| Episodes | 125 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | Channel 4, 5, BBC Four, More4, BBC Two |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 5.1/10 (5 votes) |
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures — Episode Guide
1973: The Languages of Animals
- E1: Beware! — Royal Institution of Great Britain Christmas Lectures 1973: The Languages of Animals
- E2: Be mine — Royal Institution of Great Britain Christmas Lectures 1973: The Languages of Animals
- E3: Parents and Children — Royal Institution of Great Britain Christmas Lectures 1973: The Languages of Animals
- E4: Simple Signs and Complicated Communications (1973-12-04) — The fourth lecture in the series, 'Simple Signs and Complicated Communications', is considered lost, as there is no known copy of it.
If you do have a copy of the recording, the R
- E5: Foreign Languages — Royal Institution of Great Britain Christmas Lectures 1973: The Languages of Animals
- E6: Human Language — Royal Institution of Great Britain Christmas Lectures 1973: The Languages of Animals
1977
- E1: The Earth as a Planet
- E2: The Outer Solar System and Life
- E3: The History of Mars
- E4: Mars before Viking
- E5: Mars after Viking
- E6: Planetary Systems beyond our Sun
1978: Mathematics into Pictures
- E1: Linking and Knotting — The Royal Institution of Great Britain Christmas Lectures 1978: Mathematics into Pictures
- E2: Numbers and Geometry — The Royal Institution of Great Britain Christmas Lectures 1978: Mathematics into Pictures
- E3: Infinity and Perspective — The Royal Institution of Great Britain Christmas Lectures 1978: Mathematics into Pictures
- E4: Games and Evolution — The Royal Institution of Great Britain Christmas Lectures 1978: Mathematics into Pictures
- E5: Waves and Music — The Royal Institution of Great Britain Christmas Lectures 1978: Mathematics into Pictures
- E6: Catastrophe and Psychology — The Royal Institution of Great Britain Christmas Lectures 1978: Mathematics into Pictures
1991: Growing Up in the Universe
- E1: Waking Up in the Universe (1991-12-27) — Dawkins discusses the amazing capabilities of the human body and contrasts these with the limited capabilities of computers and other man-made machines. He uses a small totem pole
- E2: Designed and Designoid Objects (1991-12-28) — Dawkins' second lecture of the series examines the problem of design. He presents the audience with a number of simple objects, such as rocks and crystals, and notes that these obj
- E3: Climbing Mount Improbable (1991-12-29) — Dawkins starts the lecture coming in with a stick insect on his hand. He describes with how much details such a being imitates its environment, its almost like a key that fits a lo
- E4: The Ultraviolet Garden (1991-12-30) — Dawkins begins by relating the story of asking a little girl "what she thought flowers were 'for'." Her response is anthropocentric, that flowers are there for our benefit. Dawkins
- E5: The Genesis of Purpose (1991-12-31) — Dawkins opens by talking how organisms “grow up” to understand the universe around them, which requires certain apparatus, such as a brain. But before brains can become large enoug
1993: The Cosmic Onion
- E1: The Cosmic Onion Lecture 1 (1993-12-27)
- E2: The Cosmic Onion Lecture 2 (1993-12-28)
- E3: The Cosmic Onion Lecture 3 (1993-12-29)
- E4: The Cosmic Onion Lecture 4 (1993-12-30)
- E5: The Cosmic Onion Lecture 5 (1993-12-31)
1995: Planet Earth, An Explorer's Guide
- E1: Planet Earth, An Explorers Guide
- E2: Planet Earth, An Explorers Guide
- E3: Planet Earth, An Explorers Guide
- E4: Planet Earth, An Explorers Guide
- E5: Planet Earth, An Explorers Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Royal Institution Christmas Lectures have? 60 season(s) with 125 episodes.
Where can I watch Royal Institution Christmas Lectures? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
