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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

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  1. E1. 1972: Lord Annan - What are Universities for, Anyway?

    Oct 31, 1972 · 45m

  2. 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

  3. E3. Lord Goodman - Housing - Who is to Blame?

    Oct 22, 1974 · 45m

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. E6. Jack Jones - The Human Face of Labour

    Dec 6, 1977 · 45m

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