Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums

2012 | 3 seasons | 24 episodes | 4.5 ★ (2)

Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums
  • Overview

    Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums is a British comedy game show about the subject of mathematics and it is based on the Japanese show Comaneci University Mathematics. The programme is broadcast on Dave and is presented by Dara Ó Briain and starred Marcus du Sautoy. Each episode was themed and Ó Briain, along with a guest or guests, attempted to solve various conundrums set by du Sautoy. At the end of each episode, Ó Briain sets homework questions for viewers; the answers can be checked on the show's website.

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  • First Air Date

    16 April 2012

  • Last Air Date

    22 April 2014

  • Creator
  • Stars

    Marcus du Sautoy

    Dara Ó Briain

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