
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures — Season 56
England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Jonathan Van-Tam will be joined by a host of top UK scientists to take a deep dive into the science of viruses.
About this season
England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Jonathan Van-Tam will be joined by a host of top UK scientists to take a deep dive into the science of viruses.
Episodes (3)

1. The Invisible Enemy
Aired 28 December 2021 • 59 min
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam is joined by leading experts to explore viruses, the immune system and modern testing technology.

2. The Perfect Storm
Aired 29 December 2021 • 59 min
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam is joined by leading experts to reveal the secrets of contagion and the mathematics of disease.

3. Fighting Back
Aired 30 December 2021 • 59 min
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam is joined by leading experts to unlock the science of vaccines, variants and viral genetic codes.