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Season 1

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The Language of the Universe
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2008
Marcus du Sautoy looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.
Director: Karen McGann
Writer: Marcus du Sautoy
7.8/1056 votes
The Genius of the East
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2008
A look at the rise of mathematics in the East, as the West entered the Dark Ages.
Director: Robin Dashwood
Writer: Marcus du Sautoy
8.2/1050 votes
The Frontiers of Space
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2008
How Europe took over as the world's mathematical powerhouse by the 17th century.
Director: David Berry
Writer: Marcus du Sautoy
7.8/1054 votes
To Infinity and Beyond
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2008
Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.
Director: David Berry
Writer: Marcus du Sautoy