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The Worst Episodes of The Story of Maths

Every episode of The Story of Maths ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Story of Maths!

Worst episode: S1E1 The Language of the Universe; 7.562 votes
Best episode: S1E3 The Frontiers of Space; 8.250 votes
Top season: Season 1; 7.8avg
Binge time: 4h 0m; 4 episodes

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#1 Worst Episode
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7.5/10(62 votes)
#1 - The Language of the Universe
S1:E110/6/2008
Marcus du Sautoy looks at the contributions of the great Greek mathematicians.
Director:Karen McGann
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
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Director:Karen McGann
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
7.8/10(56 votes)
#2 - The Genius of the East
S1:E210/13/2008
A look at the rise of mathematics in the East, as the West entered the Dark Ages.
Director:Robin Dashwood
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
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Director:Robin Dashwood
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
7.8/10(54 votes)
#3 - To Infinity and Beyond
S1:E410/27/2008
Marcus du Sautoy examines unsolved problems that confronted 20th-century mathematicians.
Director:David Berry
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
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Director:David Berry
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
8.2/10(50 votes)
#4 - The Frontiers of Space
S1:E310/20/2008
How Europe took over as the world's mathematical powerhouse by the 17th century.
Director:David Berry
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy
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Director:David Berry
Writer:Marcus du Sautoy

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Language of the Universe" is the worst rated episode of The Story of Maths. It scored 7.5/10 from 62 votes. Directed by Karen McGann and written by Marcus du Sautoy, it aired on October 6, 2008. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Genius of the East".

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