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Release Year1966
Runtime60 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes5
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating5.1 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsRoyal Institution Christmas Lectures
About Royal Institution Christmas Lectures
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.
Directed by —, Royal Institution Christmas Lectures leans on a strong ensemble — Maggie Aderin-Pocock — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1966.
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