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 100(1985) : a sound alternative Open Forum 100(1985) : a sound alternativePlease note that this programme contains outdated language that viewers may find offensive.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...
audio record of Open Forum 19(1973)Central Consultative Committee - protection of the interests of part-time staff of OU. Derek...
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 The Faculty of Social Science: Forward to Second Level The Faculty of Social Science: Forward to Second LevelThis programme provided guidance for Social Science students transitioning from first- to...
video record for The OU in Africa: Open to and for Africa The OU in Africa: Open to and for AfricaThis promotional film highlighted some of The Open University's activities with its partners in...
video record for Learning from Broadcasts: A Study Package (part A) Learning from Broadcasts: A Study Package (part A)This study advisory programme contains a number of short clips from Open University teaching...
video record for Learning from Broadcasts: A Study Package (part B) Learning from Broadcasts: A Study Package (part B)This study advisory programme contains a number of short clips from Open University teaching...
audio record of Open Forum 14(1983)1) A discussion of the surveys conducted by Gallup on behalf of the OU. 2) Use of Electronic tags...