Dr Hannah Fry reveals the hidden numbers, rules and patterns that govern every aspect of our world, using mind-boggling demos and daring live experiments. From busting the myth of luck, to discovering the secret algorithms that control everything we do, Hannah will explore the role maths plays in our lives, in ways we could never imagine. Venturing to the edge of our control, she reveals what happens when it goes wrong, and delves into the world of fake news to discover how to separate the truth from the lies. This immersive set of lectures will open your eyes to the hidden mathematics in our modern world, ultimately giving you tips and tricks to use to your advantage. Get ready to make your own luck, bend the world to your will, and win against all the odds. Maths is a powerful force to reckon with, and you want it on your side.
Dr Hannah Fry uncovers the secrets of luck in this years Christmas Lectures, to discover what really controls our destiny. Kicking off the lectures with a mind-boggling stunt to prove how counterintuitive our gut instincts can be, Hannah launches into a lecture full of daring live experiments and surprising discoveries. From predicting the chance of snow at Christmas, to dodging erupting volcanoes with Prof Chris Jackson, Hannah explores whether we really can predict the future.
Using a host of maths tricks – from probability to game theory - Hannah discovers if we can in fact make our own luck, and ultimately shares the secrets to help us all lead luckier lives.
Dr Hannah Fry reveals how data-gobbling algorithms have taken over our lives and now control almost everything we do without us realising. Pitching the UK speed cubing champion against a machine in the opening seconds of the lecture, Hannah sets the pace for a rapid voyage through this superhuman world.
The power of algorithms is undeniable. Hannah ultimately discovers how we can bend the world to our will, and make anything possible with a bit of mathematical thinking.
Dr Hannah Fry explores the limits of our control, from dangerous miscalculations, to creating and spotting fake videos, and questions how far we should be going with our mathematical skills.
Hannah uses flaming balloons and gigantic slices of melting cheese to get to the bottom of the guesswork used in real world calculations.
| Executive Producer | David Dugan |
| Series Producer | Laura Voak |
| Director | David Coleman |
| Production Manager | Fecliticy Chapple |
| Assistant Producer | Marissa Chazan |
| Researcher | Harry Lampert |
| Production Coordinator | Emma Schofield |
| Production Executive | Zoe Glover |