Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (1966)
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 Air Date: 1966-01-04
- Last Air Date: 2024-12-31
- Total Seasons: 59
- Total Episodes: 122
- Episode Runtime: 60 min.
- Network: Channel 4, 5, BBC Four, More4, BBC Two
