Published: March 19, 2025 -- Former England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate will deliver the 46th Richard Dimbleby Lecture. The Richard Dimbleby Lecture with Sir Gareth Southgate is available now on BBC iPlayer, produced by BBC Studios.

In his lecture ‘The Beautiful Game: Building Belief and Resilience in a Younger Generation’ he will explore the concept of belief, examine the power of unity, and highlight the importance of resilience, especially for young people in a fast changing and challenging world.

Sir Gareth is joining an illustrious group of academics, artists, entrepreneurs, and members of the Royal Family who have delivered the annual lecture since its inception in 1972, in memory of the veteran broadcaster who died in 1965.

Previous speakers have included acclaimed actor David Harewood, Dame Sarah Gilbert, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Baroness Martha Lane Fox, Christine Lagarde, Bill Gates, Sir Terry Pratchett, and HRH The Prince of Wales.

Watch The Richard Dimbleby Lecture with Sir Gareth Southgate on BBC iPlayer