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The Code
Professor Marcus du Sautoy presents six short films that each begin with a mystery that will be explained by a mathematical concept.
A mysterious code underpins the world. But what does it mean and what can we learn from it?
Drawn from the BBC Two series The Code, this is a compilation of six short films presented by Professor Marcus du Sautoy. Each film begins with a mystery that will be explained by a mathematical concept, taking viewers on an odyssey to uncover the code and reveal its meaning.
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Tue 21 Apr 201504:00
Clips
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Hexagons in the natural world
Duration: 05:13
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Imaginary numbers at use in the real world
Duration: 04:32
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Using probability functions to help locate serial killers
Duration: 04:33
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Normal distribution in fish populations
Duration: 04:09
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Marcus du Sautoy |
Broadcasts
- Thu 26 Jan 201205:30
- Tue 27 Mar 201203:00
- Fri 27 Apr 201205:30
- Fri 4 May 201205:30BBC Two except Wales
- Thu 31 May 201204:30
- Thu 12 Jul 201205:00
- Wed 12 Sep 201204:30
- Wed 3 Oct 201204:00
- Wed 24 Oct 201204:00
- Tue 11 Dec 201204:00
- Tue 8 Jan 201304:30
- Thu 24 Jan 201304:30
- Fri 12 Jul 201304:00
- Tue 10 Sep 201304:00
- Tue 7 Jan 201404:30
- Thu 13 Mar 201404:00
- Fri 28 Nov 201404:00
- Wed 28 Jan 201504:00
- Tue 21 Apr 201504:00
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