The Code

BBC TV series on mathematics

Started: July 27, 2011
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1.Stated in IMDbRetrieved 2021-02-02
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Ended: August 10, 2011
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1.Stated in IMDbRetrieved 2021-02-02
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Network: BBC Two
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Genre: documentary film
Country of origin: United Kingdom

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The Code is a mathematics-based documentary television programme for BBC Two presented by Marcus du Sautoy, beginning on 27 July 2011 and ended on 10 August 2011. Each episode covers a different branch of mathematics. As well as being a documentary, The Code also included a series of online challenges forming a treasure hunt, with clues to finding the treasure being included in the episodes, online games and other challenges.

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Language: English
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1.Stated in fernsehserien.defernsehserien.de/der-code-die-entschluesselung-der-weltRetrieved 2020-06-03
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Presenter: Marcus du Sautoy
Distribution format: video on demand
Distributor: Netflix

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