The Mathematics of Positioning

S01 E01 • Monday, Apr 16, 2012 • Apr 16 • 45m

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.

Location Location Maths

S01 E02 • Monday, Apr 23, 2012 • Apr 23 • 45m

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.

How Maths Can Stop You Getting Screwed

S01 E03 • Monday, Apr 30, 2012 • Apr 30 • 45m

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.

You Can't Argue With Logic

S01 E04 • Monday, May 7, 2012 • May 7 • 45m

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.

The Maths of Italian Restaurants

S01 E05 • Monday, May 14, 2012 • May 14 • 45m

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.

How Maths Saves Lives

S01 E06 • Monday, May 21, 2012 • May 21 • 45m

Finding Your Way with Maths

S01 E07 • Monday, May 28, 2012 • May 28 • 45m

The Maths of Sport

S01 E08 • Monday, Jun 4, 2012 • Jun 4 • 45m