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 Interview with Sir Harold ThompsonThis is the full unedited interview with Sir Harold Thompson conducted for the Open University...
audio record of Audiocassette Misc/ACMiscellaneous pack consisting of audiotape and supplementary booklet.
audio record of Interview with Carl-Friedrich von WeizsäckerThis is the full unedited interview with Carl-Friedrich von Weizsäcker conducted for the Open...
audio record of Audiocassette Misc/ACMiscellaneous pack consisting of audiotape and supplementary booklet.
audio record of Audiocassette Misc/ACMiscellaneous pack consisting of audiotape and supplementary booklet.
audio record of Audiocassette Misc/ACMiscellaneous pack consisting of audiotape and supplementary booklet.
audio record of Audiocassette Misc/ACMiscellaneous pack consisting of audiotape and supplementary booklet.
audio record of Interview with Sir Hans KrebsThis is the full unedited interview with Sir Hans Krebs conducted for the Open University course...
audio record of James Clerk MaxwellThis untransmitted radio programme was made for the Open University course A381 Science and belief:...
audio record of Open Forum 29 (1990)Launch of the OBS course "Opening the Single Market" interviews with some of the members of the...
audio record of Open Forum 31(1990)Frederick Toates talks about his book and personal experiences in extraordinary behaviour. New...
audio record of Open Forum 35(1990)Interviews with Ted Enaver, Roger Mills and Heads of Stantonbury and MK College about the new...
audio record of Open Forum 27(1988)Bob Davis is in the studio to give advice to students on how best to prepare themselves for OU...
audio record of Open Forum 11(1989)Report "OU into the 1990's" is discussed, Andy Blowers and Andrea Gallagher, members of the...
audio record of Open Forum 23(1991)MPs from the 3 government parties,Alan Howarth, Baroness Blackstone and Matthew Taylor are in the...
audio record of Open Forum 17(1991)Sir Roy Strong talks about the books of Dame Frances Yates and the influence she had on his life....
audio record of Open Forum 35(1992)Dr Bernard Lamb talks about the low standards of punctuation and grammar both in students and...
audio record of Open Forum 29(1993)A visit to the multi media exhibition 1993 to look at the compact discs available as learning aids....
audio record of Open Forum Extra 2(1972)AST281 - Science and the Rise of Technology since 1800.
audio record of Open Forum 45(1972)Reasons for the cut back in the provision of television and radio cassettes in study centres. How...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 12(1973)Problems of disabled students discussed.
audio record of Open Forum 29(1972)T100 Course.D100 students in Bath.
audio record of Open Forum 21(1972)Trip to Paris.Blind OU students: how they fare.
audio record of Open Forum 40(1972)On examinations; OU Higher degree courses; Feedback on humanities TV programme 17 on romantic...
audio record of Open Forum 16(1972)Plans for 2nd level courses in arts, social sciences and science faculties.
audio record of Open Forum 35(1971)Debate with students and staff about the value of summer school.
audio record of Language learning now
audio record of Open Forum 30(1972)Summer school at Keele.An exercise in music in summer school.
audio record of Open Forum 2(1973)Statistics for last year.Pro-Vice Chancellor talks.Interviews with two graduates.
audio record of Open Forum Extra 7(1973)Four students from the State Hospital at Carstairs in Scotland discuss their courses and their...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 4(1973)Local associations of students: comments and progress reports.
audio record of Open Forum 26(1972)Degree course experiment for 18-year olds in 1974.Work of the General Assembly of the OU. Students,...
audio record of Open Forum 8(1973)Sub-group of Regional and Tutorial Services: two experiments - (1)Linking Study Centres (2)Linking...
audio record of Open Forum Extra 3(1973)Scottish Regional Consultative Committee meeting at Stirling University.
audio record of Open Forum Extra 5(1972)M202 - Topics in Pure Mathematics.
audio record of Open Forum 34(1971)Role of Central Consultative Committee,students experience of foundation courses.The Open Quiz.
audio record of Open forum 3(1973)Students asking questions of the VC.
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 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 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 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 12(1973)Visit to Northern Ireland Regional Office. Effect of the conflict on the Office and on 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 09(1990)This programme is on 2 reels. A programme dedicated to Quality Tuition. Students are asked to...