Episodes

Season 1, 3 episodes

Episode 1: Numbers
- Now playing
- 1h
- Jul 27, 2011
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.
Episode 2: Shapes
- 1h
- Aug 3, 2011
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.
Episode 3: Prediction
- 1h
- Aug 10, 2011
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."

2011
Rated TV-G
1 season
1h per episode
Documentary

6.7TMDB(18)

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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!

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Ran for 1 season and 3 episodes (2011)
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Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
First aired: July 27, 2011
Last aired: August 10, 2011
Original language: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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Marcus du SautoyHimself - Presenter

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Season 1, 3 episodes

Episode 1: Numbers
- Now playing
- 1h
- Jul 27, 2011
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.
Episode 2: Shapes
- 1h
- Aug 3, 2011
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.
Episode 3: Prediction
- 1h
- Aug 10, 2011
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."

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E2 Episode 2: Shapes

E3 Episode 3: Prediction

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Episode 1: Numbers

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Episode 3: Prediction

Episode 1: Numbers

Episode 2: Shapes

Episode 3: Prediction