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Think of a Number

1978–1984 · 5 seasons

A cheerful, chatty presenter turns numbers and simple science into playful demonstrations that feel like a friendly classroom treat.

Genres
Family, Kids
Starring
Johnny Ball
Overview
A light-hearted exploration of maths and science, presented by Johnny Ball.

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Genres
Family, Kids
Starring
Johnny Ball
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Tone
  • lightstrength 3 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • education
  • science
  • work
Places
  • school
Era
contemporary
Audience
kids
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour3
Realism6
Romance0
Tension1
Darkness0
Complexity2
Emotional weight1

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Details

Genres
family, kids
Written by
Johnny Ball
Starring
Johnny Ball
Length
5 seasons, 30 episodes, 30 min each
Network
BBC One
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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