Think of a Number

tv show

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30 total episodes

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5 seasons

First Aired April 12, 1978

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Overview

A light-hearted exploration of maths and science, presented by Johnny Ball.

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Seeing the Light

Season 2 - Episode 4 - 1h 30m

Air Date

October 03, 1979

Overview

Reflect on the speed of light and the colour of space. Why Father Christmas is never seen. See what your screen looks like in black and white, red, blue and green. A solar plane that could reach new heights and how you could ride on a sun-beam for free... So if you don't want to be in the dark switch on to see the light - from infra red to ultra violet. Meanwhile - Think of a Number - it's all relative! If 2 is company and 3 is a crowd, what are 4 and 5?