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The Richard Dimbleby Lecture

Season 1 Episode 21: Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder

Nov 12, 1996NR45m7

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.

Season 1 Episodes:

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Episode 5 Elective Dictatorship

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Episode 7 Risk

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Episode 33 Facing the Future

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Episode 42 Jeanette Winterson

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Info about The Richard Dimbleby Lecture

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary