Historical OU TV and Radio

The Open University has produced a number of series to inform students and a wider audience about the University. Series such as 'Open Forum' and 'Countdown to the OU' covered various topics such as methods of teaching, information about modules and guidance on areas such as summer schools. The OU Digital Archive Historical Television and Radio collection includes a small sample of the archive. The collection will grow as more contents are added.

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audio record of Open Forum 1(1975)The Vice Chancellor, Sir Walter Perry, talks to Jack Singleton about significant statistics...
audio record of Open Forum 8(1976)On writing essays.
audio record of Open Forum 4(1975)Professor Neil talks of other countries' interest in the OU, the way they can be helped by the OU's...
audio record of Open Forum 34(1974)Sir Frederick Warner (the new Pro-Chancellor) speaks about his background. Ken Jones describes a...
audio record of Open Forum 36(1974)Programme for new students, telling them how to prepare for study. Brian Stone explains how the OU...
audio record of Open Forum 19(1975)Tutors and Counsellors: phone-in questions about the new arrangements for 1976.
audio record of Open Forum 35(1974)University Council discussion on student representation in the University's affairs - reported on...
audio record of Open Forum 3(1975)Lord Gardiner (the Chancellor) talks to Jack Singleton about the OU. John Greenall talks about the...
audio record of Open Forum 41(1975)How to prepare for study with the OU: A100.
audio record of Open Forum 41(1974)Discussion on the ways in which students can plan during the Christmas break for the start of the...
audio record of Open Forum 4(1976)News for A305 students: another award for A305/09. Recent developments in OU courses. Discussion on...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 3(1974)The development of popular music from Beethoven onwards. How popular music adapts to the demands of...
audio record of Open Forum 43(1971)Regional edition from Yorkshire.
audio record of Course choices
audio record of Open Forum Extra 36(1973)A talk on "Do the non-literate have a literature?".
audio record of Open Forum Extra 29(1973)Members of six faculties on 1974 courses help students.
audio record of Open Forum 04(1974)Applications for 1975. Criticisms from the OU students' association council. Report on the progress...
audio record of Open Forum 5(1975)Jack Singleton interviews Graham Martin, chairman of the course team for the third level Arts...
audio record of Open Forum 38(1975)How to prepare for study with the OU: S100.
audio record of Open Forum 3(1976)Credit results. News for disabled students. Discussion on place of broadcasting in the OU system.
audio record of Open Forum 39(1974)Questions asked by counsellors on their work, students' problems etc.
audio record of Open Forum Extra 1(1974).Programme on Social Scientists - what makes a Social Science student.The case for Social Science...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 30(1973)Courses in Educational Studies for 1974. Prof Gerry Fowler on E221. John Rayner on E351. Prof John...
audio record of Open Forum 28(1974)Professor Brooman talks to Jack Singleton about the differences between the old D100 course and the...
audio record of Open Forum 44(1973)Tutors teaching by correspondence.
audio record of Open Forum 12(1980)The Vice Chancellor's advisory review paper on the OU is discussed with students.
audio record of Open Forum 04(1980)Successful fight of OU students in the Grampian region to prevent their local authority from...
audio record of Open Forum 06(1979)Credit Transfer agreements with other universities and polytechnics are discussed. News of the...
audio record of Open Forum 09(1993)Geoff Peters explains about the funding for the OU. Tutors look back at their student days and are...
audio record of Open Forum B(1974)Report of the late mailings owing to the national crisis. Report on National Conference of the...
audio record of Open Forum 15(1974)Michael Pentz and John Sparkes talk about their new courses for 1975 and 1976 and about conditional...
audio record of Open Forum K(1975)Valerie Saunders talks to Jack Singleton about the work of the Welfare Committee of the OU...
audio record of Open Forum 09(1979)The programme looks at the agreement between the OU and CERN to film a major experiment. A scheme...
audio record of Open Forum 38(1974)Linda Grove, a foundation course student, and Brian Stone give their comments on useful preparation...
audio record of Open Forum 42(1971)The Students' Association.
audio record of Open Forum 46(1971)Letters on "Books and Libraries" programme. Launching the technology foundation course. Students...
audio record of Open Forum 17(1975)Academics talk about their new courses for 1976.
audio record of Open Forum 33(1975)Naomi McIntosh talks to Jack Singleton about the sixty per cent rise in tuition fees for 1976.
audio record of Open Forum 2(1975)Leslie Holloway on Sesame, its uses and progress. The Honorary MAs. Colchester OU Students'...
audio record of Open Forum 42(1975)"Six weeks to go" - discussion on the preparatory work which can be done by new students before the...
audio record of Open Forum 36(1975)Programme for tutor-counsellors.
audio record of Open Forum 16(1975)Academics talk about their new courses for 1976.
audio record of Open Forum 7(1976)Mike Pengelly talks about the new maths foundation course in preparation. Dorothy Lee talks about...
audio record of Open Forum 23(1975)Arthur Jones, a member of the Russell Committee, discusses with Brian Stone the OU's response to...
audio record of Open Forum 5(1976)Jack Singleton talks to new graduates.
audio record of Open Forum 29(1975)Discussion of what students who will start studying with the OU in 1976 can do in the way of...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 4(1974)Public participation in planning decisions.
audio record of Open Forum 05(1993)Juliet Stephenson tells how the Shakespeare production of Richard II influenced her life. Attacks...
audio record of Open Forum 37(1975)How to prepare for studying with the OU: M100 and MST281.
audio record of Open Forum 1(1976)Naomi McIntosh talks about her work. An interview with two students in Colchester. Mary Dalton,...