Think of a Number

Think of a Number (1979-1984)

EndedDocumentary showChildren

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

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Scheduleevery Wednesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E06Episode 6Oct 31, 1984
S06E05Episode 5Oct 24, 1984
S06E04Episode 4Oct 17, 1984
S06E03Episode 3Oct 10, 1984
S06E02Episode 2Oct 3, 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Think of a Number premiere?

The premiere date for Think of a Number was February 1979.

Who was the host of Think of a Number?

Johnny Ball was the host of Think of a Number.

What was the format of Think of a Number?

The format of Think of a Number was a quiz show where contestants would guess the answer to a numerical question.

What was the grand prize for winning Think of a Number?

The grand prize for winning Think of a Number was a luxury holiday.

How many episodes of Think of a Number were produced?

There were 13 episodes of Think of a Number produced.

How long was each episode of Think of a Number?

Each episode of Think of a Number was 30 minutes long.

Did Think of a Number have a studio audience?

Yes, Think of a Number had a studio audience.

What age group was Think of a Number aimed at?

Think of a Number was aimed at children and teenagers.

What inspired the creation of Think of a Number?

Think of a Number was inspired by the book "Mathematical Puzzling" by AF Horadam.

Were contestants randomly selected or did they have to qualify?

Contestants for Think of a Number had to make it through an auditions process to be selected.

What kind of numerical questions were asked on Think of a Number?

Numerical questions on Think of a Number ranged from simple arithmetic to complex puzzles.

Was Think of a Number a popular show during its run?

Yes, Think of a Number was a popular show during its run.

Did Think of a Number have any notable guest appearances?

No, Think of a Number did not feature any notable guest appearances.

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