The Story of Maths

2008 | 1 seasons | 4 episodes | 7.5 ★ (5)

The Story of Maths
  • Overview

    Marcus du Sautoy, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford, escorts you through the most important of all intellectual disciplines: Mathematics, the Empress of the Sciences.

  • Tagline

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  • First Air Date

    06 October 2008

  • Last Air Date

    27 October 2008

  • Creator
  • Stars

    Marcus du Sautoy

    Christopher Anagnostakis

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