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 Sounds technical 7 (1992)
audio record of Open Forum 38(1992)A look at the life of an undergraduate and of the campus at Warwick and Coventry Universities in...
audio record of Open Forum 11(1971)News roundup with comments and letters for students. Interview with staff tutor on how he came to...
audio record of Sounds technical 3 (1992) : an enormous reckless blunder
audio record of Open Forum 40(1992)A visit to Bow Street Police Station before its move to a new building at Charing Cross. A look at...
audio record of Venables report on continuing educationDiscussion of the Venables report.
audio record of Open Forum 49(1991)"The whole programme looks at the experiences of 5 OU Graduates that have featured in earlier...
audio record of Sounds technical 1
audio record of Open Forum 2(1971)Press reaction to the OU discussed: interview with the head of the OU Survey Research Department on...
audio record of Using libraries : the university library
audio record of In Other Words : A Living Inheritance
audio record of Open for business
audio record of Open your thinking
audio record of Quelque chose pour le weekend?
audio record of Open Forum 4(1971)Information on the postal strike. The T100 Foundation course is discussed. Press review: A...
audio record of From Russia with.....
audio record of Open Forum 15(1971)Press review.Reasons for late return of assignments to students. A student is interviewed on how...
audio record of Open Forum 39(1991)Angus Calder talks about his book The Myth of the Blitz, and tells how he carried out the research...
audio record of Sounds technical 4 (1992) : alcohol
audio record of Open Forum 16(1991)Richard Sparkes looks at the role of the telly policemen. Interviews with policemen and policewomen...
audio record of Open Forum 31(1991)A look back at some of the highlights from Open Forum programmes in the current series.
audio record of Open Forum 39(1993)National Library week - a look at how we hold our libraries in high esteem. Dyslexia - a look at...
audio record of Open Forum 41(1993)Dick Taylor takes a look at Media Studies - Does a Media Degree get you a job in Media? What does a...
audio record of Open Forum 17(1993)Report from Yeoville College in Somerset and interviews from students who are enrolled on the...
audio record of Open Forum 17(1986)The misuse of sanctions? Some advice for students. A look at new study packs dealing with abuse in...
audio record of Open Forum 16(1986)The effect of educational cuts on students and women in particular. A look at Strathclyde's policy...
audio record of Open Forum 25(1986)The College of the Air. A discussion of its general merits and implications but more specifically...
audio record of Open Forum 24(1981)1) History of SOUP, the society of OU postgraduates is discussed. 2) A look at plans to set up an...
audio record of Open Forum 27(1983)A visit to the U221 (Changing Experience of Women) summer school. The course is examined mainly by...
audio record of Open Forum 11(1986)OUSA conference, part 2. The problems of regional delegates and a look behind the scenes.
audio record of Open Forum 49(1992)A visit to the Uk Finals of the Third Millenium Games held in Oxford. Book Blurb by Peter Evans who...
audio record of Managing intellectual capital Part 1 : Tomorrow's wealth
audio record of Open Forum 23(1986)Cambridge OUSA in a state of crisis? Further help for both the physically and mentally handicapped...
audio record of Open Forum 21(1986)The dilemma caused by the need for more courses to have a computer element and the problems of cost...
audio record of British Council Seminar : administrative structure of the Open University
audio record of British Council Seminar : administrative structure of the Open University
audio record of Open Forum 05(1983)1) The film version of Educating Rita is discussed in an interview with the actress who plays Rita....
audio record of Open Forum 08(1981)Excerpts and interviews with participants from the OUSA Annual Conference.
audio record of Open Forum 15(1982)1) Interview with the author of 'A Backstairs to a Degree' which traces the history of extra mural...
audio record of Open Forum 23(1985)Preparation for Summer School. The Science and Engineering Research Council and the OU. Recognition...
audio record of Open Forum 25(1984)1) A look at DESMOND the OU microcomputer for students and courses associated with it. 2) The OU...
audio record of Open Forum 30(1985)Problems faced by remote students, giving as examples a student on the Isle of Skye and a...
audio record of Open Forum 11(1984)Interview with the OUSA President elect. Advice from the OU Computer Society on using...
audio record of Open Forum 05(1985)Discussion of 'Fresh Start' educational scheme in East End of London. Two students talk about their...
audio record of The long distance learner
audio record of Open Forum 15(1976)Annual report of the Central Consultative Committee. Discussion of the report on the Conference of...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 1(1977)Details of three books on the OU - by Jeremy Tunstall, Sir Walter Perry, and John Ferguson. An...
audio record of Open Forum 14(1993)Eileen Macdonald President of OUSA reports on the conference held at Bradford. Dick Taylor reports...
audio record of Open Forum 24(1977)Changes which may be necessary at the OU to keep it viable in the 1980s are discussed.
audio record of Open Forum Vacation Lecture 1(1976)"Are people predictable?" - lecture by Stuart Brown