
The Richard Dimbleby Lecture
- 1972 – 2025
- Returning Series
- Documentary
- ~45m / ep
- 1 season
- 7.0/10
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.
Latest: Season 1 · 1972
View all seasonsE1. 1972: Lord Annan - What are Universities for, Anyway?
Oct 31, 1972 · 45m
E2. 1973: Sir Robert Mark - Minority Verdict
Nov 6, 1973 · 45m
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
E3. Lord Goodman - Housing - Who is to Blame?
Oct 22, 1974 · 45m
E4. 1975: Sir Huw Wheldon - The British Experience in Television
Feb 26, 1976 · 45m
Former managing director of BBC television, Sir Huw Wheldon, gives a lecture before a specially invited audience at BBC Television Centre.
E5. 1976: Lord Hailsham - Elective Dictatorship
Oct 14, 1976 · 45m
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.
E6. Jack Jones - The Human Face of Labour
Dec 6, 1977 · 45m
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