Professor Jonathan Van-Tam
Himself - Presenter
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (1966)
2017: The Language of Life
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.
Released Jan. 4, 1966
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.christmas-in-title, imdb.holiday-in-title, imdb.five-word-title, imdb.christmas
Network: Channel 4
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S52E1 - Say It with Sound
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.
Dec. 26, 2017, midnight
S52E2 - Silent Messages
Professor Sophie Scott explores the world of silent communication, investigating why smells and body language can say so much.
Dec. 27, 2017, midnight
S52E3 - The Word
Professor Sophie Scott investigates what language is and whether humans are really the only species to use it.
Dec. 28, 2017, midnight
Channel 4
60 min/ep
7272 min
Jan. 4, 1966
Dec. 30, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
NR
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