Where you might know Professor Hannah Fry from
- TV
The Secret Genius of Modern Life
Presenter
The BBC series investigates familiar technology, including bank cards and food delivery apps.
- Book
Rutherford and Fry’s Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything (Abridged)
Co-author with Adam Rutherford
A further clue if you recognise her from popular science writing.
On your screen
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The questions you’re asking
Is Hannah Fry a mathematician or a TV presenter?
Both. Fry’s official website describes her as a mathematician and science presenter. The Secret Genius of Modern Life is one of the programmes where those two sides of her work meet.
Quick facts
- Known for
- The Secret Genius of Modern Life, Rutherford and Fry’s Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything (Abridged)
- Profession
- Mathematician and broadcaster
- Also credited as
- Hannah Fry, Professor Hannah Fry
Sources & verification
Information checked . Selected credits, rather than a complete career history.
Official identity links: hannahfry.co.uk