Podcast: Scientists on Scientists: Being the Christmas Lecturer - with Chris van Tulleken and Monica Grady

Chris van Tulleken and Monica Grady discuss their experiences giving the Christmas Lectures and the role of science communication in our lives.

Listen time: 44:36
The Royal Institution of Great Britain.

2025 marks the 200 year anniversary of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution, as well as Discourses and Michael Faraday’s discovery of Benzene. We’re celebrating throughout the year to mark the occasion, kicking off with a conversation between two previous Christmas Lecturers Chris van Tulleken and Monica Grady. They discuss their experiences giving the lectures, the importance of science communication to young people, and their advice for their successors.  

This episode was recorded remotely on Monday 16 December 2024.

Interviewer: Lia Hale 
Producer: Lia Hale 
Music: Joseph Sandy