Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums

Episode 01

The Mathematics of Positioning

Apr 16, 2012 · 45 min

Comedian and mathematical physics graduate Dara O'Briain takes a humorous look at how maths underpins everything around us, solving problems using only numbers and equations. This week's guest is David O'Doherty.

Episode 02

Location Location Maths

Apr 23, 2012 · 45 min

Dara O'Briain continues on his journey into the realms of pure logic. Once again he's helped by Oxford University maths professor Marcus du Sautoy and is joined by comedy guest Alex Horne.

Episode 03

How Maths Can Stop You Getting Screwed

Apr 30, 2012 · 45 min

Dara O'Briain takes a witty look at how maths underpins everything around us. Dara takes on comic Jason Byrne in a problem-solving challenge.

Episode 04

You Can't Argue With Logic

May 7, 2012 · 45 min

Brains and brawn go head to head once again as Dara O'Briain presents the light-hearted science show. Taking up Dara's problem-solving challenge here is Andi Osho.

Episode 05

The Maths of Italian Restaurants

May 14, 2012 · 45 min

Dara's back, proving again that mathematics can save the day in almost any circumstance. This week the Mock The Week host tackles problems that you might come across in an Italian restaurant. Comedian David O'Doherty is on hand to help with the puzzles, all set by the fiendishly logical, Oxford university professor, Marcus du Sautoy. The first conundrum comes from counting dough balls. When the menu offers a choice of 6, 9 or 20 dough balls, Marcus wants to know the largest amount of dough balls that cannot be ordered.

Episode 06

How Maths Saves Lives

May 21, 2012 · 45 min

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Episode 07

Finding Your Way with Maths

May 28, 2012 · 45 min

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Episode 08

The Maths of Sport

Jun 4, 2012 · 45 min

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