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Professor Brian Cox "can't do maths"
The TV presenter and physicist explains how the opportunity to be in a band with a record label meant that he "drifted off" during his A levels. He lost focus and ended up getting a D in Maths. But there is hope for people who think they can't do maths: "it's about practice" says Brian.
This clip is originally from 5live's Peter Allen and Caroline Barker on 11th March 2018.
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