TV series
The Code
2011, English, on BBC Two.
Solve The Code and find a real-life treasure! The Code is a three-part TV series about maths in the world around us, presented by Marcus du Sautoy. Why do bees make hexagonal honeycomb? Who is in charge of the flight of a flock of swallows? How can dozens of wrong answers make a correct one? Join Marcus on an exciting journey to discover The Code!
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2011
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The Code isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Prediction
Aired 10 August 2011
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 27 July 2011
- Last aired
- 10 August 2011
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-G
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The Code: quick answers
Is The Code worth watching?
The Code doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Code are there?
The Code has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Code finished?
Yes. The Code ended in 2011, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Code on?
The Code isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Code parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Code is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Code?
If you liked The Code, try Horizon, Earth at Night in Colour, Biography.