Megamaths is an Educational programme about Maths that originally aired on BBC2 between 1996 and 2001. Each episode was 20 minutes long and was written by Maths Television Presenter Simon Davies. Other people that have been in the series are Liz Crowther and Annee Blott. Between 1996 and 1999 it was presented in a castle where there were the four card suites and jokers. There were two gargoyles at the front of the castle who spoke in rhyme. After megamaths ran for 3 series they decided to stop the castle idea and two presenters presented in a studio.
Seasons and episodes
4 seasons · 18 episodes
The fourth series, which was produced in 1998 (and the last to be set at the castle on Table Mountain), comprised five episodes focusing on units of measurement. Brimstone and Digit also underwent a second redesign for their final series by
- 1S4 E1
Sports Day
Jan 12, 1999
It is Sports Day, and everyone is fed up of the King of Diamonds always winning. Will this year be different? This episode explains centimetres.
- 2S4 E2
The King's New Clothes
Jan 19, 1999
The King of Spades wants a groovy new tunic for speech day, as this year his theme is how to look cool. But he does not know the first thing about units of measurement. This episode explains millimetres.
- 3S4 E3
Decorating
Jan 26, 1999
Ace Painters and Decorators demonstrate different types of rulers as they help the King and Queen of Diamonds redecorate. This episode explains metres.
- 4S4 E4
Treasure Hunt
Feb 2, 1999
The Aces organize a surprise treasure hunt for the royals, which will test their measuring skills. This episode explains kilometres.
- 5S4 E5
Holidays
Feb 9, 1999
The Kings and Queens prepare for their holidays. The Kings must measure their suitcases, and the Queen of Spades must work out the distance they all have to walk on their hiking trip.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Megamaths?
- Megamaths is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Megamaths are there?
- Megamaths has 4 seasons and 18 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Megamaths?
- Megamaths has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 9, 1999.
- Who stars in Megamaths?
- Megamaths stars Jenny Hutchinson, Tony Armatrading, Simon Davies, Andrew Grainger, Paul Raffield.












