Zoe Ball Plans Maths Series With Father, Son

Zoe Ball is set to present a new TV series alongside her father, Johnny Ball, and her son, Woody Cook, focusing on the history of mathematics across three generations. The show, based on the first six chapters of Johnny Ball's book Wonders Beyond Numbers, aims to present mathematical concepts in an accessible and engaging way for all age groups. Johnny Ball, a well-known figure for popularizing math on television, turned down an opportunity for the trio to compete on Celebrity Race Across The World to focus on this project. Woody, who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, expressed gratitude for being protected from showbusiness pressures until adulthood, while the family also shares concerns about the future ambitions of Woody's younger sister, Nelly. Zoe recently returned to radio after leaving her BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show and is exploring new opportunities in television. The family collaboration marks a unique multi-generational venture and has potential to be commissioned due to Zoe's high profile.