Marcus du Sautoy
Himself - Presenter
The Code (2011)
Series 1
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!
Released July 27, 2011
Episode 60 min
2+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.mathematics, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series
Watch Providers: Fawesome
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
4.5
S1E1 - Numbers
What do the proportions of Chartres Cathedral share with the life cycle of the cicada, with how we hear sound, and with the intricately designed nautilus shell? Du Sautoy investigates their sacred numbers and the power of pi.
July 27, 2011, midnight
S1E2 - Shapes
During his trip to the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, Professor du Sautoy finds a fundamental truth about the universe written into the rocks. A hidden geometric force underpins all nature, from the structure of honeycombs to Pixar movies.
Aug. 3, 2011, midnight
S1E3 - Prediction
While so much of life appears random, Du Sautoy shows how it is really governed by the code of chaos, in which small variations can cause vastly different outcomes, often referred to as the "butterfly effect."
Aug. 10, 2011, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 180 min.
Released: July 27, 2011
Last Air Date: Aug. 10, 2011, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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