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 Leonardo da Vinci (Part One)NB: Tape 1 of 2.
audio record of Analysis series : One man's EuropeThis is an interview in the BBC Radio 4 Analysis series between Ralph Dahrendorf and Ian McIntyre....
audio record of Critics on Criticism - I.A. Richards in Conversation with Richard LuckettNB: Tape 1 of 6.
audio record of Audiocassette AC7136 -NB: Tape 3 of 3.
audio record of Audiocassette AC7056 -NB: Tape 1 of 3.
audio record of The Poet's VoicePart of a miscellaneous pack consisting of 6 audiocassettes with booklet.
audio record of BBC Radio 4 interview: Good Morning Wales.BBC Radio 4 interview on the OU as broadcast on 29/6/71.
audio record of Open Forum 22(1986)The future for the School of Education. A new Diploma in Technology for teachers. IBM - a case...
audio record of British Council Seminar.Dr Moss for Professor Hawkridge course development.
audio record of Analysis series : One man's EuropeBBC Radio 4 interview between Ralph Dahrendorf and Ian McIntyre on the EEC.
audio record of British Council Seminar : the evolution of an academic Policy
audio record of Hartley interviewAn interview between Colin Russell, reader in History of Science at the OU and Sir Harold Hartley...
audio record of British Council Seminar.Post experience and post graduate work.
audio record of Open Forum 07(1986)OUSA. Three vice-presidents of OUSA answer student questions.
audio record of British Council Seminar.Publishing.
audio record of Changing men's roles : men fighting sexism
audio record of Open Forum 03(1989)Education Reform Bill and Education Act discussed. Gender bias in school exams, discrimination...
audio record of Open Forum 12(1988)Interview with the new Pro-Vice Chancellor Andy Blowers. Ann Bassindale talks about "Open Links"...
audio record of Open Forum 20(1988)Interview with Deputy Director, Dick Davison in the public relations section, who talks about the...
audio record of Athletes for analysisA programme looking at the various drugs taken by athletes to improve their performance and the way...
audio record of Open Forum 36(1972)Home-experiment kits.Training of teachers.Formation of an OU Geological Society.
audio record of Open Forum 04(1981)The programme discusses: 1) Recognition of the OU degree by the Institute of Electrical Engineers....
audio record of Open Forum 6(1973)Report on council meeting of Students' Association. Discussion of first year student trouble.
audio record of Open Forum 22(1980)Study Centre Special from the St. Albans Study Centre where a panel of OU staff answer questions on...
audio record of Open Forum 24(1980)Research project at the OU and funded by the Science Research Council on designing a tennis racquet...
audio record of Open Forum 38(1972)Students' Association Council nominations.Reflections on OU students' trip to Florence.Reactions to...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 10(1973)A visit to Belfast study centre to talk to several OU graduates about their experiences as students.
audio record of Open Forum 17(1972)Phone-in programme on course choice.
audio record of Open Forum 20(1981)The programme consists of a discussion on the use of `Cyclops' for replacing or supplementing...
audio record of Open Forum 13(1982)1) Interview with some OU competitors in the London Marathon. 2) News items. 3) A look at the OU...
audio record of Open Forum 01(1981)Interviews with the new VC, with the Secretary of State for Education, and with several OU...
audio record of Open Forum 12(1973)Visit to Northern Ireland Regional Office. Effect of the conflict on the Office and on students....
audio record of Open Forum 02(1972)Relationship between the OU and the more traditional educational institutions.Advertising OU...
audio record of Open Forum 33(1971)Rowanne Pasco leads a discussion on the future of the OU,the quality of its students,travelling...
audio record of Open Forum 7(1972)Possible effects of power cuts on students' studies. Students' Association Committees. Planned...
audio record of Open Forum 20(1971)Press review. Organisation of the Open Quiz.Science and maths summer schools.A part-time councillor...
audio record of Open Forum 30 (1971)Interview with a blind OU student.Two OU students describe their experience with the Maths...
audio record of Open Forum 10(1971)Comments and letters from students: a discussion on what preparatory courses are available for...
audio record of Open Forum 40(1973)Plans for the new offices in the Yorkshire Region. Students talk about the OU in Cyprus. A new...
audio record of Open Forum 17(1973)Further issues brought up at the Central Consultative Committee: attracting working-class students...
audio record of Open Forum 26(1974)Frank Castles talks about majoring and specialised degrees. Joe Clinch of the OU consultancy...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 19(1973)Rex O'Hare, the General Secretary elect of the Council, speaks to Jack Singleton about his work....
audio record of Open Forum 20(1974)A students association meeting on the constitution of the association. The part the association...
audio record of Open Forum 09(1974)Naomi McIntosh on her new appointment as Pro-Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. How the...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 31(1973)Discussion on the conscious brain.
audio record of Open Forum Extra 37(1973)Evolution, science and religion.
audio record of Open Forum 16(1974)Prof John Sparkes talks about technology in 1976. Prof Walter James talks about education studies...
audio record of Open Forum 13Inserts(1973)Open Forum 13 (1973) inserts. New courses for 1974.
audio record of Open Forum 33(1973)Summer School at Leeds. Earth Sciences, definition. Field trip near Ingleton. Interviewing students...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 23(1973)Discussion on whether Education should have its own radio and television channels.