On-screen television role for University of York maths student
Posted on 31 March 2014
Maths undergraduate Tim Charlton appears in seven of the eight episodes in the latest series of the show, which sees Irish comedian and broadcaster Dara O Briain, guest comedians and maths undergraduates solving real-world brainteasers and conundrums.
First year student Tim, 19, responded to an advertisement last year for ‘maths-hungry undergraduates’ to solve problems on screen, and following auditions was selected to take part.
Tim, from Heckmondwike, near Leeds and a former pupil of Heckmondwike Grammar School, said: “Being on the show was a great experience and the guest comedians were the best the programme has ever had. Dara was phenomenally friendly and was always chatting to the students.
“It was great to get pictures with, and talk to, some of my favourite comedians like Lee Mack, Josh Widdicombe and Kevin Bridges, all of whom made time to chat to the students. The highlight was going to the pub with Dara O Briain after the last show and having a great chat with 8 Out of 10 Cats comedian Jon Richardson and Stephen K Amos.”
Another first year Maths student from York, Aisha Hussain, was also selected and took part in two episodes.
Produced by Wild Rover Productions and Fuji Television, the show features Dara O Briain, who studied Maths and Theoretical Physics at University College, Dublin, and Oxford University Maths Professor Marcus du Sautoy.
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums will be broadcast every Tuesday at 10pm on the Dave channel until 22 April 2014. For more information and to watch Series 3 visit http://dave.uktv.co.uk/shows/dara-o-briain-school-hard-sums/
Notes to editors:
- For more information on the University of York’s Department of Mathematics visit www.york.ac.uk/mathematics
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