Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

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  • BBC Two
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1966
1966x1
The White Rabbit
Episode overview
The scientist has to use his imagination. Professor Laithwaite uses his with the idea of a moving magnetic field; and, like Alice with the White Rabbit, he follows where it leads.
1966x2
Only the Grin was Left
Episode overview
Like the Cheshire Cat's grin without the cat, a moving magnetic field can only be observed when a solid object is near it. But where does the field go when the solid is taken away?
1966x3
The Caucus Race
Episode overview
Running round in circles can pay dividends in science: if all the arguments join end to end, they are probably correct.
1966x4
Curiouser and Curiouser
Episode overview
If we give up the idea that an electric motor has to be round, it is surprising what can be done with it.
1966x5
If Only I Were the Right Size to do It
Episode overview
Alice was able to change her size by tipping at a bottle marked 'Drink me': engineers often wish they could do the same.
1966x6
It's the Oldest Rule in the Book
Episode overview
Professor Laithwaite tries a new experiment which he hopes will break one of the laws of science. All the text books say it cannot be done. Will the experiment succeed?

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