Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums

Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums

  • 2012
  • 3 Seasons
  • 24 Episodes
  •  4.5  (2)
  •   Ended

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.

Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums
Seasons
Maths of Sport: Maths of the Day
8. Maths of Sport: Maths of the Day
April 22, 2014
Kevin Bridges and Sally Phillips join Dara for a super sports special of the numbers-based game show. It's Maths of the Day so if you want to know the scores, don't look away!
The Prime of Your Life: The Maths of Old Age
7. The Prime of Your Life: The Maths of Old Age
April 15, 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.
The Maths of Balls: Lets Get Spherical
6. The Maths of Balls: Lets Get Spherical
April 08, 2014
Throw away those tedious textbooks and join Dara for another light-hearted masterclass in maths. Guests Susan Calman and Andrew Maxwell will try to outdo our clever clogs host.
Alfresco Arithmetic: The Maths of the Great Outdoors
5. Alfresco Arithmetic: The Maths of the Great Outdoors
April 01, 2014
Mathematics minus all the boring bits! Guests Josh Widdicombe and Peter Serafinowicz hope to have the winning formula as they join Dara outdoors for some al fresco arithmetic.
Downton Abacus: The Maths of Wealth
4. Downton Abacus: The Maths of Wealth
March 25, 2014
Is money the square root of all evil? Solving a wealth of conundrums about cash with academically affluent host Dara O Briain are guests Mark Watson and Marcus Brigstocke.
The Maths of Making and Breaking: Breaking Add
3. The Maths of Making and Breaking: Breaking Add
March 18, 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
Yo Ho Ho and A Bottle of Sums: Maths For Pirates
2. Yo Ho Ho and A Bottle of Sums: Maths For Pirates
March 11, 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
Maths and Two Veg: How Maths Can Help You Eat Better
1. Maths and Two Veg: How Maths Can Help You Eat Better
March 04, 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
Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    April 16, 2012
  • Rating
    4.5  (2)