Megamaths (1996)
Megamaths is an Educational programme about Maths that originally aired on BBC2 between 1996 and 2001. Each episode was 20 minutes long and was written by Maths Television Presenter Simon Davies. Other people that have been in the series are Liz Crowther and Annee Blott. Between 1996 and 1999 it was presented in a castle where there were the four card suites and jokers. There were two gargoyles at the front of the castle who spoke in rhyme. After megamaths ran for 3 series they decided to stop the castle idea and two presenters presented in a studio.
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Episode 1 - Sports Day
Release Date: 1999-01-12It is Sports Day, and everyone is fed up of the King of Diamonds always winning. Will this year be different? This episode explains centimetres.
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Episode 2 - The King's New Clothes
Release Date: 1999-01-19The King of Spades wants a groovy new tunic for speech day, as this year his theme is how to look cool. But he does not know the first thing about units of measurement. This episode explains millimetres.
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Episode 3 - Decorating
Release Date: 1999-01-26Ace Painters and Decorators demonstrate different types of rulers as they help the King and Queen of Diamonds redecorate. This episode explains metres.
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Episode 4 - Treasure Hunt
Release Date: 1999-02-02The Aces organize a surprise treasure hunt for the royals, which will test their measuring skills. This episode explains kilometres.
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Episode 5 - Holidays
Release Date: 1999-02-09The Kings and Queens prepare for their holidays. The Kings must measure their suitcases, and the Queen of Spades must work out the distance they all have to walk on their hiking trip.