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Afternoon Play: Real Women: A Spinster of No Profession

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

In which the most brilliant female mathematician of her age corresponds with the most famous male mathematician of the day under an assumed name. with Stephen Thome. Sean Baker. John Rowe and Harry Myers. (For details see Wednesday)

The last of the Real Women biographical plays tells the story of Sophie Germain, the brilliant French mathematician who grew up in Revolutionary France (R4, 2.15pm).

Contributors

Unknown:
Stephen Thorne
Unknown:
Sean Baker
Unknown:
John Rowe
Unknown:
Harry Myers
Sophie Germain:
Kathryn Pogson
Ambroise Germain:
Nigel Anthony
Source: Radio Times

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