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The Music of the Primes

“Why an Unsolved Problem in Mathematics Matters”

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For more than 2,000 years, a mathematical riddle has baffled the world’s greatest minds. It’s a problem of such difficulty that it has tormented those brave enough to tackle it. Some have given up in despair. Others have been driven mad. Primes are fundamental to mathematics yet they seem to surface entirely randomly along the number line. But are the primes truly random or is there some hidden pattern? It’s the greatest unsolved problem of mathematics. In The Music of the Primes, Marcus du Sautoy investigates the fascinating story of great mathematicians who have all grappled with the problem of the primes

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC Four
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2005 – 2005

Premiered: Wed, Sep 28, 2005

Created By
Marcus du SautoyMarcus du Sautoy

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Oct 12, 2005

Season 1, Episode 3: “Alan Turing, Riemann Hypothesis”

Discover how mathmations have used the power of the computer to try and crack the mystery of the primes.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marcus du Sautoy

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What is The Music of the Primes about?

For more than 2,000 years, a mathematical riddle has baffled the world’s greatest minds. It’s a problem of such difficulty that it has tormented those brave enough to tackle it. Some have given up in despair. Others have been driven mad. Primes are fundamental to mathematics yet they seem to surface entirely randomly along the number line. But are the primes truly random or is there some hidden pattern? It’s the greatest unsolved problem of mathematics. In The Music of the Primes, Marcus du Sautoy investigates the fascinating story of great mathematicians who have all grappled with the problem of the primes

How many seasons does The Music of the Primes have?

The Music of the Primes comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Music of the Primes?

Key cast members in The Music of the Primes include Marcus du Sautoy.

Who created or directed The Music of the Primes?

The Music of the Primes was developed and directed by Marcus du Sautoy.