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Painting With Numbers

Mathematician, Professor Marcus du Sautoy, explores the universe of numbers - the common language of the world. Where did zero come from? What is infinity? What are codes? What does maths have to do with the head of a pint of beer?

There are 4 videos in this series.

15 mins Patterns in Nature
In this programme, Professor Marcus du Sautoy explains how mathematicians use numbers and equations to represent the world around us.
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15 mins Zero to Infinity
In this programme, mathematician Marcus du Sautoy explains how humans have developed numbers for their mathematical needs.
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15 mins Safety in Numbers
Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy reveals how the language of maths is used to construct the complex codes that we encounter in everyday life.
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15 mins Lucky Numbers
In this programme, mathematician Marcus du Sautoy combines visual demonstrations with his unique gift for explanation to reveal the many benefits of understanding maths.
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