The is a BBC Radio Four programme called "Start the Week", which is a panel discussion show.
This episode is described:
> On Start the Week Tom Sutcliffe finds out what goes on inside the mind of a mathematician. Cédric Villani explains the obsession and inspiration which led him to being awarded the Fields Medal, 'the mathematicians' Nobel Prize' in 2010. Zia Haider Rahman combines pure maths, investment banking and human rights in his exploration of how abstract theory can impact on real life. Vicky Neale reveals the beauty of prime numbers, while the director Morgan Matthews finds love in his film x+y at the International Mathematics Olympiad.
The math content is probably low - they're probably going to talk about personality and purpose rather than math- but it's noce to see some kind of coverage of math on mainstream radio.
> The Most Beautiful Equation in the World
Book of the Week, Birth of a Theorem Episode 1 of 5
> Rock-star mathematician Cédric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of mathematics.
> He describes the journey which sees him wrestling with and taming a new theorem that will win him the most coveted prize in his field.
> Along the way he encounters obstacles and setbacks, losses of faith and even brushes with madness. His story is one of courage and partnership, elation and despair.
> His account unlocks what goes on inside the head of a mathematician and captures where inspiration comes from. Blending science with history, biography with myth, Villani conjures up a cast of mathematical greats including the omnipresent Einstein and Villani's personal hero, John Nash.
"Rock star"?. Don't let that put you off. Julian Rhind-Tutt's reading is straight.
This episode is described:
> On Start the Week Tom Sutcliffe finds out what goes on inside the mind of a mathematician. Cédric Villani explains the obsession and inspiration which led him to being awarded the Fields Medal, 'the mathematicians' Nobel Prize' in 2010. Zia Haider Rahman combines pure maths, investment banking and human rights in his exploration of how abstract theory can impact on real life. Vicky Neale reveals the beauty of prime numbers, while the director Morgan Matthews finds love in his film x+y at the International Mathematics Olympiad.
The math content is probably low - they're probably going to talk about personality and purpose rather than math- but it's noce to see some kind of coverage of math on mainstream radio.