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The Richard Dimbleby Lecture

1972

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EP1 1972: Lord Annan - What are Universities for, Anyway? Oct 31, 1972

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EP2 1973: Sir Robert Mark - Minority Verdict Nov 06, 1973

Sir Robert Mark, Britain's top policeman, tonight critically examines our system of justice. He takes a fresh look at the role of the police in our society, and outspokenly declares his own beliefs about the state of law and order today. Introduced by David Dimbleby

EP3 Lord Goodman - Housing - Who is to Blame? Oct 22, 1974

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EP4 1975: Sir Huw Wheldon - The British Experience in Television Feb 26, 1976

Former managing director of BBC television, Sir Huw Wheldon, gives a lecture before a specially invited audience at BBC Television Centre.

EP5 1976: Lord Hailsham - Elective Dictatorship Oct 14, 1976

David Dimbleby introduces Lord Hailsham's lecture, in which he proposes a written constitution for the UK to limit the powers of parliament and provide a system of checks and balances.

EP6 Jack Jones - The Human Face of Labour Dec 06, 1977

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EP7 1978: Lord Rothschild - Risk Nov 23, 1978

The Chairman of the BBC, Sir Michael Swann, introduces the Richard Dimbleby Lecture, in which Lord Rothschild discusses the assessment and acceptibility of risks.

EP8 Roy Jenkins - Home Thoughts from Abroad Nov 22, 1979

The Rt Hon Roy Jenkins, President of the European Commission and formerly Home Secretary, and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, gives the eighth in this annual series of lectures. 'As a forum of national debate, the House of Commons has declined. The great clashes of party principle and the conflicting convictions of major personalities have mostly given way to a sterile exchange of unconvincing slogans and mutual recrimination, to a background of unedifying noise. Roy Jenkins examines the present state of the British political system. He questions whether our traditional stability has now turned into rigidity, and asks how we could improve the form and content of our politics.

EP9 1980: Lord Denning - Misuse of Power Jan 01, 0001

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EP10 1982: Garret FitzGerald - Irish Identities Jan 01, 0001

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EP11 1983: Sir Peter Parker - Missing Our Connections Jan 01, 0001

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EP12 1984: David Sheppard - The Other Britain Jan 01, 0001

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EP13 1985: Baroness Warnock - Teacher, Teach Thyself Jan 01, 0001

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EP14 1986: Sir John Harvey-Jones - Does Industry Matter? Jan 01, 0001

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EP15 1987: Sir Denis Forman - British Television: Who are the Masters Now? Jan 01, 0001

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EP16 1988: Sir George Porter - Knowledge Itself is Power Jan 01, 0001

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EP17 1989: Prince Philip - Living Off the Land Jan 01, 0001

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EP18 1990: Helmut Schmidt - Europe in the Nineties Jan 01, 0001

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EP19 1992: Lord Taylor of Gosforth - The Judiciary in the Nineties Jan 01, 0001

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EP20 1994: Stella Rimington - Security and Democracy - Is There a Conflict? Jun 12, 1994

Jonathan Dimbleby introduces the 20th annual lecture as Stella Rimington, the Director General of the Security Service, sheds light on the workings and basic remit of MI5.

EP21 1996: Richard Dawkins - Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder Nov 12, 1996

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.

EP22 1997: Lord Nolan - Public Life, Public Confidence Jan 01, 0001

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EP23 1998: George J. Mitchell - Principles of Peace Jan 01, 0001

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EP24 1999: Susan Greenfield - The Future Could be Too Much Fun Jan 01, 0001

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EP25 2000: Sir Nicholas Serota - Who's Afraid of Modern Art Jan 01, 0001

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EP26 2001: Bill Clinton - The Struggle For The Soul of The 21st Century Jan 01, 0001

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EP27 2002: Dr Rowan Williams - Nations, Markets and Morals Jan 01, 0001

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EP28 2003: Dominique de Villepin - The path towards a new world Jan 01, 0001

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EP29 James Dyson: Engineering the Difference Jan 01, 0001

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EP30 Stella Rimington: Security and Democracy - Is There a Conflict? Jan 01, 0001

Jonathan Dimbleby introduces the 20th annual lecture as Stella Rimington, the Director General of the Security Service, sheds light on the workings and basic remit of MI5.

EP31 General Sir Mike Jackson: Defence of the Realm in the 21st Century Dec 06, 2006

General Sir Mike Jackson gives the 31st Richard Dimbleby Lecture. The man who led Britain's soldiers through conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan talks publicly for the first time since leaving the Army. Speaking from the Regimental Headquarters of the London Scottish Regiment, General Jackson examines The Defence of the Realm in the 21st Century.

EP32 Dr J Craig Venter: A DNA-Driven World Dec 04, 2007

Gene pioneer Dr. J. Craig Venter gives the 32nd Richard Dimbleby Lecture. One of the principal scientists who decoded the human genome is about to create the first artificial life form on Earth.

EP33 His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales: Facing the Future Jul 08, 2009

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales gives The Richard Dimbleby Lecture from St James's Palace in London. The heir to the throne has become well-known for identifying key issues ahead of mainstream public thinking, such as encouraging organic food production or emphasising the importance of inter-faith dialogue. In this lecture, he sets out some of the serious challenges which the world faces, and explores how some of these issues could be tackled in the years ahead.

EP34 Sir Terry Pratchett: Shaking Hands with Death Feb 01, 2010

One of the world's most popular authors gives the 34th Richard Dimbleby Lecture from the Royal College of Physicians in London. Sir Terry Pratchett announced in 2007 that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of early-onset Alzheimer's disease. In his keynote lecture, Shaking Hands with Death, he explores how modern society, confronted with an increasingly older population, many of whom will suffer from incurable illnesses, needs to redefine how it deals with death. The acclaimed creator of the bestselling Discworld series, he is the first novelist to give the Richard Dimbleby Lecture. His books have sold more than 65 million copies and have been translated into 37 languages.

EP35 Michael Morpurgo: Set Our Children Free Feb 15, 2011

In this year's Richard Dimbleby Lecture, Michael Morpurgo explores the increasingly urgent issue of children's rights, and investigates the wrongs that young people have to endure. One of Britain's most popular children's authors, Morpurgo has written over 120 books and more recently he has become a campaigner on behalf of children, both at home and abroad. In this role he visited the Middle East where he witnessed, first hand, the difficulties children face in times of conflict. His most well known book, War Horse, was recently dramatised to great critical acclaim and it is now being made into a Hollywood feature film by Stephen Spielberg.

EP36 Sir Paul Nurse: The Wonder of Science Feb 28, 2012

In the 2012 Richard Dimbleby Lecture, leading geneticist and Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse explores the wonder of science and how it enhances our culture and civilisation. He investigates how science can not only help solve the world's big problems, but also be harnessed to improve health and quality of life. One of Britain's most eminent scientists, Sir Paul is the president of the Royal Society and chief executive of the UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation.

EP37 Bill Gates: The Impatient Optimist Jan 29, 2013

In the 2013 Richard Dimbleby Lecture, one of the world's greatest entrepreneurs and leading philanthropists, Bill Gates, explains his optimism for a world free of the debilitating disease, polio. He explains why he is devoting so much of his time, money and influence to eradicating polio, and how we can all help to finish the job. Since the launch of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has become a leading figure on the international development stage, seeking innovative solutions to extreme poverty and poor health in developing countries.

EP38 Christine Lagarde: A New Multilateralism for the 21st Century Feb 04, 2014

Christine Lagarde, the first woman to head the International Monetary Fund, delivers the 2014 Richard Dimbleby Lecture. Charismatic and plain speaking, Lagarde explains her thinking on the challenges facing the global economy. Introduced by David Dimbleby from Guildhall in London.

EP39 Martha Lane Fox: Dot Everyone - Power, the Internet and You Mar 30, 2015

Martha Lane Fox, founder of lastminute.com, digital pioneer, baroness and chancellor of the Open University, delivers this year's Richard Dimbleby Lecture. She will challenge us all - leaders, legislators, and users - to understand the internet more deeply and to be curious and critical in our digital lives in order to tackle the most complex issues facing our society. Introduced by Jonathan Dimbleby, from the Science Museum in London.

EP40 Gregory Doran: Is Shakespeare Chinese? Mar 16, 2016

Gregory Doran, artistic director of the RSC, who has been described as one of the 'great Shakespearians of his generation', delivers the 2016 Richard Dimbleby Lecture. Four hundred years after Shakespeare's death, Gregory reflects on the impact and resonance Shakespeare still has in the contemporary world. Introduced by David Dimbleby from the Shard.

EP41 John O. Brennan: Staying Safe in a Turbulent World Apr 04, 2017

John O Brennan, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency, delivers the 2017 Richard Dimbleby Lecture. During his directorship, he was responsible for leading and managing intelligence collection, analysis, covert action and counterintelligence. He uses his extensive experience to assess the future prospects of security, stability and disruption in this time of global turbulence and challenge. Introduced by Jonathan Dimbleby.

EP42 Jeanette Winterson Jun 06, 2018

Jeanette Winterson, award-winning writer and acclaimed author of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, delivers the 2018 Richard Dimbleby Lecture. 100 years on from the first women in the UK securing the right to vote, Jeanette asks what we can learn from the suffrage movement of a century ago, as well as examining the longevity of recent global campaigns promoting the equality of women. Introduced by David Dimbleby from the Palace of Westminster.

EP43 Sir Tim Berners-Lee: The World Wide Web - A Mid-Course Correction Nov 17, 2019

British inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee talks about his aspirations for the future of the World Wide Web, in 2019 its 30th anniversary year. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is well underway: the Internet of Things, AI and virtual reality are soon to be commonplace in our lives. Yet fewer women than men are online, more than half the world remains offline, and developing countries are missing out on revolutionary opportunities. Introduced by Richard’s son, Jonathan Dimbleby, from London’s Design Museum.

EP44 Dame Sarah Gilbert: Vaccine Vs Virus: This Race - and the Next One Dec 06, 2021

Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert delivers the 44th Richard Dimbleby lecture from Oxford, talking about creating a Covid-19 vaccine in less than a year. Sarah Gilbert is the Said Professor of Vaccinology in the Nuffield Department of Medicine at the University of Oxford. She works on vaccines for many different emerging pathogens and in 2020 led the development of a vaccine against the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, achieving emergency use approval in record time. The vaccine has now been used in more than 170 countries around the world after a groundbreaking partnership was formed between Oxford University and AstraZeneca. Introduced by Richard’s son, David Dimbleby.
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Released: 31 October 1972 Returning Series
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Official Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006ptbl
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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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