The 1973 Christmas Lectures
Revisit Sir David’s series ‘The language of animals’ filmed in the Ri Theatre over 50 years ago
The making of the Christmas Lectures
Sir David recalls his experience of delivering the 1973 Lectures, at a time when they were still broadcast live.
The 1973 Missing Episode
Enjoy the original transcript of Sir David’s 4th Lecture in the series; words not heard or read since they were broadcast live 53 years ago!
Read the missing transcript here
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