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The Essay

The Secret Mathematician

Episode 1: Architecture

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy uncovers the mathematics hidden behind his favourite buildings, including in the geometric forms of the radically shaped architecture of Zaha Hadid. Show more

The Essay

The Secret Mathematician

Episode 2: Art

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Marcus du Sautoy uncovers the complexities behind the work of great visual artists, in particular Anish Kapoor. Marcus discusses the Renaissance, Dali and Jackson Pollock. Show more

The Essay

The Secret Mathematician

Episode 4: Literature

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy explains how writers, just like musicians and visual artists, have found ways to use maths to structure their writing. Show more

The Essay

The Secret Mathematician

Episode 5: Secret Artist

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy argues that maths is really a form of art: the creativity of it is more important than its usefulness. Show more