Uncharted with Hannah Fry

BBC Radio 4

Hannah Fry follows the numbers on thrilling journeys of data and discovery. Read more

Society & Culture

Episodes

20. The Confidence Trick

09/09/2024 00:17:3919. A Different Kind of Justice

09/09/2024 00:14:06 18. The Night the Earth Shook

09/09/2024 00:17:1117. The Golden Spike

09/09/2024 00:15:5216. A Drop in the Ocean

09/09/2024 00:16:14 Show all episodes

Our take on Uncharted with Hannah Fry podcast

Uncharted with Hannah Fry is a quick, fascinating listen that connects real stories to numbers. Hannah, a mathematician, explores big questions through ten episodes—all under 15 minutes. For example, why were more boys born in the UK in 1973? Or what's the story behind the famous "hockey stick" climate change graph? This isn't just a podcast about data. It's about the people digging deep to discover what these numbers mean for us. Whether it's a baby boom mystery or a climate change debate, each episode takes you on a compelling journey through data's hidden impact on our lives. Uncharted with Hannah Fry is a personal journals podcast by BBC Radio 4.