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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.

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures Season 52

December. 26,2017
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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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Royal Institution Christmas Lectures Season 52 Full Episode Guide

Episode 3 - The Word
First Aired: December. 28,2017

Professor Sophie Scott investigates what language is and whether humans are really the only species to use it.

Episode 2 - Silent Messages
First Aired: December. 27,2017

Professor Sophie Scott explores the world of silent communication, investigating why smells and body language can say so much.

Episode 1 - Say It with Sound
First Aired: December. 26,2017

Prof Sophie Scott uses hissing cockroaches, chirping crickets and rumbling elephants to explore how humans and animals have evolved to use sound to send messages.

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