British scientist and winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry Sir George Porter explains the power of light, from the role it plays in stimulating life to supplying energy to our homes, in this selection of engaging and entertaining CHRISTMAS LECTURES from 1976. In this series of six videos filmed at the Ri, Sir George Porter, former Director of the Ri and Baron Porter of Luddenham, takes the audience through a plethora of demonstrations and explanations on the importance of sunbeams.
| Name | First Aired | Runtime | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1976E01 | First light |
December 1, 1976
|
60 | |
| S1976E02 | Light and life |
December 2, 1976
|
60 | |
| S1976E03 | A leaf from nature |
December 3, 1976
|
60 | |
| S1976E04 | Candles from the Sun |
December 4, 1976
|
60 | |
| S1976E05 | Making light work |
December 5, 1976
|
60 | |
| S1976E06 |
Survival under the Sun
season finale
|
December 6, 1976
|
60 |
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