BBC 4 TV: The Joy of Data July 20th, 2016, 9.00pm.
See The Joy of Data
David Crawford in the Radio Times writes: “We live in a data driven world, where
every industry you can think of relies on digital data, and there’s the constant threat of
drowning in information overload. But why are we so enamoured of all this stuff, and
how did we get to this point? Happily the ever enthusiastic Dr Hannah Fry – the Beeb’s
new go to mathematician – is here to throw a lifebelt with this witty explainer. She
argues that data is the bridge essential for scientific discovery, to move from problem to
solution – and invaluable in the modern world.
Along the way you’ll learn how J Lyons purveyor of fine British tea and cakes was at
the forefront of the computer revolution.” The programme includes interviews with
Mary Coombs and Frank Land