Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums is a British comedy game show about the subject of mathematics and it is based on the Japanese show Comaneci University Mathematics. The programme is broadcast on Dave and is presented by Dara Ó Briain and starred Marcus du Sautoy. Each episode was themed and Ó Briain, along with a guest or guests, attempted to solve various conundrums set by du Sautoy. At the end of each episode, Ó Briain sets homework questions for viewers; the answers can be checked on the show's website.
Seasons and episodes
3 seasons · 24 episodes
3
- 1S3 E1
Maths and Two Veg: How Maths Can Help You Eat Better
Mar 4, 201445 min
The host is joined by guest comedians Kevin Bridges and Peter Serafinowicz to come up with answers to a variety of problems. As usual, he is ably assisted by maths professor Marcus du Sautoy
- 2S3 E2
Yo Ho Ho and A Bottle of Sums: Maths For Pirates
Mar 11, 201445 min
The host is joined by comedians Lee Mack and Miles Jupp to come up with answers to some pirate-themed posers, with assistance from maths professor Marcus du Sautoy
- 3S3 E3
The Maths of Making and Breaking: Breaking Add
Mar 18, 201445 min
The host is joined by comedian Jon Richardson and actress Sally Phillips to come up with answers to a variety of problems, with assistance from maths professor Marcus du Sautoy
- 4S3 E4
Downton Abacus: The Maths of Wealth
Mar 25, 201445 min
Is money the square root of all evil? Solving a wealth of conundrums about cash with academically affluent host Dara O Briain are guests Mark Watson and Marcus Brigstocke.
- 5S3 E5
Alfresco Arithmetic: The Maths of the Great Outdoors
Apr 1, 201445 min
Mathematics minus all the boring bits! Guests Josh Widdicombe and Peter Serafinowicz hope to have the winning formula as they join Dara outdoors for some al fresco arithmetic.
- 6S3 E6
The Maths of Balls: Lets Get Spherical
Apr 8, 201445 min
Throw away those tedious textbooks and join Dara for another light-hearted masterclass in maths. Guests Susan Calman and Andrew Maxwell will try to outdo our clever clogs host.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums?
- Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums 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 Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums are there?
- Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums has 3 seasons and 24 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums?
- Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 22, 2014.
- Who stars in Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums?
- Dara Ó Briain: School of Hard Sums stars Marcus du Sautoy, Dara Ó Briain.
