The Story of Maths - Season 1
1 - The Language of the Universe
Air Date: October 6, 2008
Marcus du Sautoy looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.
2 - The Genius of the East
Air Date: October 13, 2008
A look at the rise of mathematics in the East, as the West entered the Dark Ages.
3 - The Frontiers of Space
Air Date: October 20, 2008
How Europe took over as the world's mathematical powerhouse by the 17th century.
4 - To Infinity and Beyond
Air Date: October 27, 2008
Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.