TV series
The Story of Maths
2008, English, on BBC Four. Created by Marcus du Sautoy.
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 the Sciences.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2008
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The Story of Maths is streaming on Magellan TV in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: To Infinity and Beyond
Aired 27 October 2008
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 6 October 2008
- Last aired
- 27 October 2008
- Network
- BBC Four
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-G
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The Story of Maths: quick answers
Is The Story of Maths worth watching?
The Story of Maths doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Story of Maths are there?
The Story of Maths has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Story of Maths finished?
Yes. The Story of Maths ended in 2008, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Story of Maths on?
The Story of Maths is streaming on Magellan TV in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
The Story of Maths parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Story of Maths is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Story of Maths?
If you liked The Story of Maths, try Horizon, 30 for 30, Top Gear.
Who created The Story of Maths?
The Story of Maths was created by Marcus du Sautoy and stars Marcus du Sautoy, Christopher Anagnostakis.