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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video record for The television studio : a training programme. The television studio : a training programme.
video record for Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary (1877-1977) programme 1 : Frankland and popular scientific education Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary (1877-1977) programme 1 : Frankland and popular scientific...
video record for Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) Programme 2 : colour photography Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) Programme 2 : colour photography
video record for Open Forum 18B(1977) Open Forum 18B(1977)
video record for Royal institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) programme 3 : nuclear fuel reprocessing Royal institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) programme 3 : nuclear fuel reprocessing
video record for Books and libraries Books and libraries
video record for Use of mathematics in television Use of mathematics in television
video record for Technology compilation Technology compilation
video record for Demonstration Programme 1974: teaching science at The Open University. Part 4: How do we produce these course materials? Demonstration Programme 1974: teaching science at The Open University. Part 4: How do we produce...A demonstration programme about science course production at The Open University.
video record for Open University demonstration for the EBU Open University demonstration for the EBUThis programme comprises a largely studio based demonstration of Open University educational...
video record for Open Forum 07(1971) Open Forum 07(1971)In this Open Forum programme Naomi McIntosh chairs a studio discussion made up of a panel of...
video record for Open Forum 12(1973) : summer school at Stirling Open Forum 12(1973) : summer school at StirlingProgramme in 2 parts - Summer school at Stirling including excerpts from the North Sea Oil...
video record for Open Forum 05(1975) : from Alexander Park Open Forum 05(1975) : from Alexander ParkBob Rowland talks about the Japan Prize with film of his trip to Japan. Ken Jones reviews his...
video record for Open Forum 13(1975) Open Forum 13(1975)An introductory programme for new students, looking at various aspects of the OU system.
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1(1975) Advisory programme for applicants 1(1975)
video record for Open Forum 06(1976) Open Forum 06(1976)Programme on the handicapped student featuring 1) British Council reception for Valerie Saunder's...
video record for Public debate on the Government's education policy Public debate on the Government's education policy
video record for Open Forum 14(1977) : meet the Vice-Chancellor Open Forum 14(1977) : meet the Vice-ChancellorThe VC answers a large number of questions on a variety of topics of interest to students.
video record for Open Forum 15(1977) : focus on students costs and grants Open Forum 15(1977) : focus on students costs and grantsThe programme examines the problems of students costs, fees etc., and from where financial help may...
video record for General assembly(1976) General assembly(1976)
video record for Countdown to the Open University 1(1978) Countdown to the Open University 1(1978)An introduction to the Open University.
video record for Demonstration Programme(1973) : social science faculty at work Demonstration Programme(1973) : social science faculty at work
video record for Using libraries 2 : the university library Using libraries 2 : the university libraryThis programme describes the organization and collections of a typical university library. It...
video record for Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary (1877-1977) programme 5 : changes Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary (1877-1977) programme 5 : changes
video record for Demonstration programme : the role of TV in arts, education and social sciences Demonstration programme : the role of TV in arts, education and social sciences
video record for A separate Scottish deal A separate Scottish dealOn Thursday 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom moved into uncharted territory after 17.4 million...
video record for Power PowerMark Diffley, social researcher, Catherine Stihler MEP, Alex Neil MSP and Kirsty Hughes, writer and...
video record for A different vote in a devolved nation A different vote in a devolved nationSocial researcher, Mark Diffley, and writer for Scottish Centre on European Relations, Kirsty...
video record for What is hard or soft Brexit? What is hard or soft Brexit?As the negotiations of the United Kingdom's departure from The European Union continue,...
video record for Farmland Britain Farmland Britain
video record for Island Britain Island Britain
video record for Footage of insects Footage of insectsSilent footage of insects and a man working with insects in a laboratory.
video record for Footage of insects Footage of insectsSilent footage of insects, including flies, larvae and caterpillars.
video record for OBS marketing video : management development for corporate clients OBS marketing video : management development for corporate clients (2 parts to this script).
video record for Open Saturday 1(1997) Open Saturday 1(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. The programme uses clips from OU...
video record for Open Saturday 14(1997) Open Saturday 14(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme, entitled What's...
video record for The Knowledge The KnowledgeOpen Saturday takes a new look at a different theme each week. This programme uses clips from OU...
video record for Spaced out Spaced outOpen Saturday takes a new look at a different theme each week. This programme uses clips from OU...
video record for Open Saturday 5(1997) Open Saturday 5(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme, entitled Grand Tour,...
video record for Open Saturday 13(1997) Open Saturday 13(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme is called The World...
video record for Open Saturday 4(1997) Open Saturday 4(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme entitled The Great...
video record for Open Saturday 6(1997) Open Saturday 6(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme uses clips from OU...
video record for Open Saturday 2(1997) Open Saturday 2(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme uses clips from OU...
video record for Open Saturday 8 (1997) part 2 Open Saturday 8 (1997) part 2Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme uses clips from OU...
video record for Open Saturday 22(1997) Open Saturday 22(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week, using clips from various OU courses....
video record for Open Saturday 24(1997) Open Saturday 24(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme, entitled "World of...
video record for Open Saturday 15(1997) Open Saturday 15(1997) "Twist and Shout"Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme takes clips from...
video record for Open Saturday 25(1997) Open Saturday 25(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week, using clips from various OU courses....
video record for Open Saturday 21(1997) Open Saturday 21(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week, using clips from various OU courses....
video record for Open Saturday 18(1997) Open Saturday 18(1997)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. The programme uses clips from OU...