The Richard Dimbleby Lecture — Season 1, Episode 21: 1996: Richard Dawkins - Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 46 episodes • ★ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
In his role as the Charles Simonyi Professor For The Understanding Of Science at Oxford University, Dawkins regularly talks to the public regarding his views on the wonders of science. Several weeks ago, on November 12th, 1996, he delievered the Richard Dimbleby Lecture on BBC1 Television in England, entitled "Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder.
About The Richard Dimbleby Lecture
The Richard Dimbleby Lecture was founded in the memory of Richard Dimbleby, the BBC broadcaster. It has been delivered by an influential business or political figure almost every year since 1972.
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