Marcel Berlins turns his focus on crossword puzzles. Harmless pastime or a potentially consuming addiction? From October 2000.
Puzzling Passions
Maths
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Marcel Berlins looks at the value of games and playing with maths, and at what point it becomes serious. From October 2000. Show more
Marcel Berlins gets his hands dirty when he delves into the world of tactile puzzles and a famous cube. From October 2000.
Marcel Berlins examines the genuine physical pursuit of a goal. How does one deduce where a prize is buried? From October 2000.
Puzzling Passions
Episode 1: Puzzles of Space
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
4 Extra Debut. Marcel Berlins explores his own love of puzzles, and the significance of mazes as iconography and pastime. From October 2000.
Marcel Berlins looks at the value of games and playing within maths, and at what point it becomes serious. From October 2000.
Puzzling Passions
Episode 3: Crosswords
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Marcel Berlins turns his focus on crossword puzzles. Harmless pastime or a potentially consuming addiction? From October 2000.
Puzzling Passions
Episode 5: Rock Paintings
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Marcel Berlins gets his hands dirty when he delves into the world of tactile puzzles and a famous cube. From October 2000.
Puzzling Passions
Episode 4: Treasure Hunters
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Marcel Berlins examines the genuine physical pursuit of a goal. How does one deduce where a prize is buried? From October 2000.