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The Best Episodes of The Story of Maths Season 1

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Every episode of The Story of Maths Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Story of Maths Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Story of Maths Season 1

Marcus du Sautoy, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford, escorts you through the most important of all intellectual disciplines: Mathematics, the Empress of...

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    8.2/10(47 votes)

    #1 - The Frontiers of Space

    S1:E3

    How Europe took over as the world's mathematical powerhouse by the 17th century.

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    Director:David Berry
    Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
  2. Background image for The Genius of the East
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    #2 - The Genius of the East

    S1:E2

    A look at the rise of mathematics in the East, as the West entered the Dark Ages.

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    Director:Robin Dashwood
    Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
  3. Background image for To Infinity and Beyond
    7.9/10(51 votes)

    #3 - To Infinity and Beyond

    S1:E4

    Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.

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    Director:David Berry
    Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
  4. Background image for The Language of the Universe
    7.6/10(60 votes)

    #4 - The Language of the Universe

    S1:E1

    Marcus du Sautoy looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.

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    Director:Karen McGann
    Writer:Marcus du Sautoy

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Frontiers of Space" is the best rated episode of "The Story of Maths" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by David Berry and written by Marcus du Sautoy, it aired on 10/20/2008. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Genius of the East".