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Apr 2012 - Apr 2014
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Best Episodes of Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums
Maths and Two Veg: How Maths Can Help You Eat Better
S3 Ep1
7.7
4th Mar 2014
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
How Maths Can Stop You Getting Screwed
S1 Ep3
7.7
30th Apr 2012
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.
The Prime of Your Life: The Maths of Old Age
S3 Ep7
7.5
15th Apr 2014
Is age really just a number? Sharp-witted stand-up comedian Dara O Briain is joined by Jon Richardson and Stephen K Amos to see whether maths can help us in our advanced years.
Yo Ho Ho and A Bottle of Sums: Maths For Pirates
S3 Ep2
7.5
11th Mar 2014
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
How Maths Can Get You Stuffed
S2 Ep5
7.5
29th May 2013
The comedian is joined by Andrew Maxwell and Marcus Brigstocke to come up with answers to a variety of problems, with assistance from maths professor Marcus du Sautoy
Worst Episodes of Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums
You Can't Argue With Logic
S1 Ep4
5.5
7th May 2012
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
S1 Ep5
5.5
14th May 2012
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.
The Mathematics of Positioning
S1 Ep1
6.1
16th Apr 2012
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.
How Maths Gets You More Bang for Your Buck
S2 Ep2
7.0
8th May 2013
Dara Ó Briain teams up with professor Marcus du Sautoy and comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Josh Widdicombe to solve fun maths-based brain teasers. Stop laughing at the back!
The Maths of Making and Breaking: Breaking Add
S3 Ep3
7.0
18th Mar 2014
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
Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums Episode Guide
The Mathematics of Positioning
S1 Ep1
6.1
16th Apr 2012
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
S1 Ep2
7.4
23rd Apr 2012
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
S1 Ep3
7.7
30th Apr 2012
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
S1 Ep4
5.5
7th May 2012
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
S1 Ep5
5.5
14th May 2012
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.
Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums is a British comedy game show about the subject of mathematics and it is based on the Japanese show Comaneci University Mathematics. The programme is broadcast on Dave and is presented by Dara Ó Briain and starred Marcus du Sautoy. Each episode was themed and Ó Briain, along with a guest or guests, attempted to solve various conundrums set by du Sautoy. At the end of each episode, Ó Briain sets homework questions for viewers; the answers can be checked on the show's website.
The best rated episodes of Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums are:
Maths and Two Veg: How Maths Can Help You Eat Better S3E1 rated 7.7
How Maths Can Stop You Getting Screwed S1E3 rated 7.7
The Prime of Your Life: The Maths of Old Age S3E7 rated 7.5
Yo Ho Ho and A Bottle of Sums: Maths For Pirates S3E2 rated 7.5
How Maths Can Get You Stuffed S2E5 rated 7.5
The lowest rated episodes of Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums are:
You Can't Argue With Logic S1E4 rated 5.5
The Maths of Italian Restaurants S1E5 rated 5.5
The Mathematics of Positioning S1E1 rated 6.1
How Maths Gets You More Bang for Your Buck S2E2 rated 7.0
The Maths of Making and Breaking: Breaking Add S3E3 rated 7.0
The first episode of Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums aired on April 16, 2012.
The last episode of Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums aired on April 22, 2014.
There are 24 episodes of Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums.
There are 3 seasons of Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums.
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Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums has ended.
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