Bobby Seagull

Bobby Seagull is a maths teacher, author and TV broadcaster. After a career as an investment bank trader and Chartered Accountant, he switched to teaching. He rose to fame on BBC's University Challenge before hosting BBC science road trips. He is the author of The Life-Changing Magic of Numbers, co-host of Maths Appeal podcast and ambassador for National Numeracy. He recently gave evidence in the House of Lords on numeracy alongside Professor Hannah Fry. In 2025, he was awarded an MBE for services to public libraries.