Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums

1. E1. Maths and Two Veg: How Maths Can Help You Eat Better

   Mar 4, 2014 · 45m

   The host is joined by guest comedians Kevin Bridges and Peter Serafinowicz to come up with answers to a variety of problems. As usual, he is ably assisted by maths professor Marcus du Sautoy

2. E2. Yo Ho Ho and A Bottle of Sums: Maths For Pirates

   Mar 11, 2014 · 45m

   The host is joined by comedians Lee Mack and Miles Jupp to come up with answers to some pirate-themed posers, with assistance from maths professor Marcus du Sautoy

3. E3. The Maths of Making and Breaking: Breaking Add

   Mar 18, 2014 · 45m

   The host is joined by comedian Jon Richardson and actress Sally Phillips to come up with answers to a variety of problems, with assistance from maths professor Marcus du Sautoy

4. E4. Downton Abacus: The Maths of Wealth

   Mar 25, 2014 · 45m

   Is money the square root of all evil? Solving a wealth of conundrums about cash with academically affluent host Dara O Briain are guests Mark Watson and Marcus Brigstocke.

5. E5. Alfresco Arithmetic: The Maths of the Great Outdoors

   Apr 1, 2014 · 45m

   Mathematics minus all the boring bits! Guests Josh Widdicombe and Peter Serafinowicz hope to have the winning formula as they join Dara outdoors for some al fresco arithmetic.

6. E6. The Maths of Balls: Lets Get Spherical

   Apr 8, 2014 · 45m

   Throw away those tedious textbooks and join Dara for another light-hearted masterclass in maths. Guests Susan Calman and Andrew Maxwell will try to outdo our clever clogs host.

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