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.
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Episode 1 - Dead Body
Release Date: 2022-12-26Professor Sue Black is joined by Emilia Fox and forensic scientists to unlock the mysterious death of a skeleton.
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Episode 2 - Missing Body
Release Date: 2022-12-27Professor Sue Black investigates a Christmas murder mystery with leading police experts, forensic scientists and an award-winning dog.
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Episode 3 - Living Body
Release Date: 2022-12-28A 'heist' has been staged in the Royal Institution. Can forensic evidence identify and convict the individual responsible?