The Format
The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures have been inspiring children and adults alike since 1825. The Christmas Lectures were initiated by Michael Faraday at a time when organised education for young people was scarce. He presented 19 series of Christmas Lectures himself, establishing an exciting new venture of teaching science to young people.
The Christmas Lectures have continued annually since the 1825 series, stopping only during World War II. Many world-famous scientists have given the lectures including Baroness Susan Greenfield, the current Director of the Royal Institution, David Attenborough and George Porter.
Windfall Films have been responsible for developing and capturing eight series of the lectures between 2000-2008 for broadcast over the festive period.
RI Christmas Lectures 2011
Professor Bruce Hood invites you to “Meet Your Brain”.
RI Christmas Lectures 2010
Dr Mark Miodownik takes us on a journey from the microscopic to the massive…
RI Christmas Lectures 2008
Prof Chris Bishop takes us on a 'High-tech Trek' into the world of computers.
RI Christmas Lectures 2007
Dr Hugh Montgomery explores what happens when the body’s systems are pushed to their limit.
RI Christmas Lectures 2006
Marcus du Sautoy attempts to solve... The Num8er My5teries
RI Christmas Lectures 2004
Lloyd Peck journeys through the last truly unexplored corner of the globe... Antarctica.
RI Christmas Lectures 2003
Meteorite-hunter Monica Grady takes us on a 'Voyage in Space & Time'.
RI Christmas Lectures 2002
Join Tony Ryan, as he explores the molecular miracles behind everyday objects.
RI Christmas Lectures 2001
John Sulston lectures on the origins of life and how it has progressed to the present day.
RI Christmas Lectures 2000
Dr Kevin Warwick investigates 'The Rise of the Robots'