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 Open Forum 117(1987) : The Prime Minister's visit : the future of the OU Open Forum 117(1987) : The Prime Minister's visit : the future of the OUReport on Margaret Thatcher's visit to the OU and how she sees its future role in higher education.
video record for Open Saturday 3(1998) Open Saturday 3(1998)Open Saturday takes a new look on a different theme each week. This programme "Communication: the...
video record for Open Forum 115(1986) : It's never too late....The OU's mature students in close-up Open Forum 115(1986) : It's never too late....The OU's mature students in close-upInterviews with some of the more mature OU students in which they give their views on why they are...
video record for Open Forum 11(1972) Open Forum 11(1972)A look at the exams with students voicing some criticisms.
video record for Open Forum 10(1973) Open Forum 10(1973)Role of the counsellor is discussed, mainly in the form of a round table discussion between a...
video record for Promo 12: Viewing Research Promo 12: Viewing ResearchSeveral OU/BBC TV producers request information from viewers of OU TV programmes who are not OU...
video record for Cyclops CyclopsAn information programme about The Open University cyclops device which stored video content on...
video record for Open Forum 100(1985) : a sound alternative Open Forum 100(1985) : a sound alternativePlease note that this programme contains outdated language that viewers may find offensive. The...
audio record of Education...On Our Terms featuring George The PoetIn our debut episode, Gemma is joined by the supremely talented George the Poet to talk all things...
audio record of Open Forum 13(1973)New educational studies courses for 1974 discussed.
audio record of Open Forum 24 1979The programme begins with an interview with Harold Wilson and goes on to read letters from students...
audio record of Open Forum 01(1972)Administrative structure of the OU.Introduction of J Singleton as presenter of Open Forum.How to...
video record for Open Forum 59 (1980) : reading and everyday life II ; Talking it through Open Forum 59 (1980) : reading and everyday life II ; Talking it throughProfessor John Merritt answers questions about the lecture he delivered in Open Forum 58. His...
video preview image for Open Forum 58 (1980): reading education & everyday life Open Forum 58 (1980): reading education & everyday lifeThe second open lecture, in which Professor John Merritt argues that reading education and...