Royal Institution Christmas Lectures Season 2017 Episode 3 - The Language of Life: The Word

Airdate: 2017-Dec-28

Episode summary:

One skill in particular seems to give humans an advantage over all other animals - our superior talent for language. We have the power to express exactly what's on our minds through speech and writing. This final lecture asks where our incredible linguistic ability comes from and whether any other animals use language in any form at all.

About Royal Institution Christmas Lectures series:

Each year a renowned name in the world of education leads a series of televised lectures all around one topic.