The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane
Mon 19 Oct · 19:00
BBC Radio Theatre
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In his talk "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" at BBC Radio Theatre on 19 October 2026, Robert Macfarlane will explore the concept of the 'human superiority complex'. Free tickets can be requested in advance from the BBC Studio Audiences, but admission is not guaranteed.
Robert Macfarlane traces the rise and consolidation of the ‘human superiority complex’.
In this year’s Reith Lectures, writer Robert Macfarlane argues that a belief in human superiority has brought us to the brink of planetary catastrophe.
Free tickets to be in the BBC studio audience at BBC Radio Theatre, London. Tickets are free but must be requested in advance on the BBC website and admission is not guaranteed; every guest needs original photo ID.
Doors open 18:30 · Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes · 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times).
Ticket requests for this date are currently closed; check the BBC page for released or returned tickets.
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The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane takes place on Monday, 19 October 2026 at 19:00.
The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane is held at BBC Radio Theatre in London (Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA).
Entry to The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane is free.
The forecast for The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane is Mainly clear · 10°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of BBC Radio Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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In his talk "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" at BBC Radio Theatre on 19 October 2026, Robert Macfarlane will explore the concept of the 'human superiority complex'. Free tickets can be requested in advance from the BBC Studio Audiences, but admission is not guaranteed.
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Robert Macfarlane traces the rise and consolidation of the ‘human superiority complex’.
In this year’s Reith Lectures, writer Robert Macfarlane argues that a belief in human superiority has brought us to the brink of planetary catastrophe.
Free tickets to be in the BBC studio audience at BBC Radio Theatre, London. Tickets are free but must be requested in advance on the BBC website and admission is not guaranteed; every guest needs original photo ID.
Doors open 18:30 · Running time: 1 hour 30 minutes · 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times).
Ticket requests for this date are currently closed; check the BBC page for released or returned tickets.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA
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When is The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane?
The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane takes place on Monday, 19 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane taking place?
The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane is held at BBC Radio Theatre in London (Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA).
How much are tickets for The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane?
Entry to The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane is free.
What will the weather be like at The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane?
The forecast for The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane is Mainly clear · 10°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near The 2026 BBC Reith Lectures: "Earth: The Ladder and the Web" by Robert Macfarlane?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of BBC Radio Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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