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 Open Forum 24 1979The programme begins with an interview with Harold Wilson and goes on to read letters from students...
audio record of Gramophone Recording of American Speech by Jennie LeeGramophone record featuring recording of speech in America by Jennie Lee made prior to the General...
audio record of American radio interview with Jennie LeeUnidentified recording of Jennie Lee c.1950
audio record of Jennie Lee programme regarding music and the artsReel to reel recording of programme featuring Jennie Lee discussing her favourite music from...
video preview image for Open Forum 59 (1980) : reading and everyday life II ; Talking it through Open Forum 59 (1980) : reading and everyday life II ; Talking it throughJohn Merrit answers questions about the lecture he delivered in Open Forum 58. His audience is...
video record for Demonstration Programme(1973) : social science faculty at work Demonstration Programme(1973) : social science faculty at work
video record for Demonstration programme : the role of TV in arts, education and social sciences Demonstration programme : the role of TV in arts, education and social sciences
video record for Using libraries 2 : the university library Using libraries 2 : the university libraryThis programme describes the organization and collections of a typical university library. It...
video record for Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary (1877-1977) programme 5 : changes Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary (1877-1977) programme 5 : changes
video record for Open Forum 05(1972) Open Forum 05(1972)Introduction to the credit systems for Open University courses.
video preview image for Open Forum 08(1972) : general assembly Open Forum 08(1972) : general assemblyOpen Forum at the general assembly.
video record for Open Forum 09(1972) Open Forum 09(1972)A look at the organisation and problem areas of the south west region.
video record for Open Forum 12(1972) Open Forum 12(1972)The role of course tutors and their contributions to studying at a distance are discussed.
video preview image for Open Forum 09B(1973) Open Forum 09B(1973)The Graduation ceremony at Alexandra Palace.
video record for Open Forum 11(1973) Open Forum 11(1973)Open University Geological Society field trip to the South coast. Several members, mostly Open...
video record for Open Forum 12(1973) : summer school at Stirling Open Forum 12(1973) : summer school at StirlingProgramme in 2 parts - Summer school at Stirling including excerpts from the North Sea Oil...
video record for Congregation 1973 : degree ceremony, Alexandra Palace Congregation 1973 : degree ceremony, Alexandra Palace
video record for Use of mathematics in television Use of mathematics in television
video record for Books and libraries Books and libraries
video record for Technology compilation Technology compilation
video record for Open University demonstration for the EBU Open University demonstration for the EBUThis programme comprises a largely studio based demonstration of Open University educational...
video record for A touch of Herstein A touch of Herstein
video record for Regional Tutorial Services : demonstration programme Regional Tutorial Services : demonstration programmeThis programme describes the Open University's regional structure for student support. It outlines...
video record for Royal Astronomical Society Lecture : not seeing is believing :  the astronomy and physics of black holes Royal Astronomical Society Lecture : not seeing is believing : the astronomy and physics of black...A Royal Astronomical Society Lecture.
video record for The great fish hunt The great fish hunt
video record for Convergence on L-1 Convergence on L-1
video record for Departmental Compilation. Departmental Compilation.Extracts from several OU programmes from each faculty.
video record for Open Forum Comp(1975) Open Forum Comp(1975)Two students visit Walton Hall and talk to OU staff in the following departments: Graphics, Project...
video record for Life and times of John Dalton Life and times of John Dalton
video record for Demonstration Programme : remote blackboard. Demonstration Programme : remote blackboard.
video record for The television studio : a training programme. The television studio : a training programme.
video record for Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary (1877-1977) programme 1 : Frankland and popular scientific education Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary (1877-1977) programme 1 : Frankland and popular scientific...
video record for Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) Programme 2 : colour photography Royal Institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) Programme 2 : colour photography
video record for Royal institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) programme 3 : nuclear fuel reprocessing Royal institute of Chemistry centenary(1877-1977) programme 3 : nuclear fuel reprocessing
video record for Open Forum 03(1974) Open Forum 03(1974)News round-up followed by an interfaculty discussion on Open University course construction at the...
video record for Open Forum 08(1974) : University of East Anglia summer school Open Forum 08(1974) : University of East Anglia summer schoolVisit to the Summer School at the University of East Anglia. It includes excerpts from a dramatic...
video record for Open Forum 04(1975) : OUSA conference, Liverpool Open Forum 04(1975) : OUSA conference, LiverpoolA report from the OUSA National Conference at Liverpool University with clips from the Open...
video record for Open Forum 05(1975) : from Alexander Park Open Forum 05(1975) : from Alexander ParkBob Rowland talks about the Japan Prize with film of his trip to Japan. Ken Jones reviews his...
video record for Open Forum 06(1975) Open Forum 06(1975)Open Day at Walton Hall and a look at Wayne State University in Detroit which show similarities...
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1(1975) Advisory programme for applicants 1(1975)
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 2(1975) Advisory programme for applicants 2(1975)
video record for Open Forum 13(1975) Open Forum 13(1975)An introductory programme for new students, looking at various aspects of the OU system.
video record for Open Forum 01(1976) Open Forum 01(1976)A visit to publishing and design studio; work of the Brain Research Group; Naomi McIntosh and...
video record for Open Forum 05(1976) : student representation Open Forum 05(1976) : student representationHistory of student representation in the OU, explaining the revised arrangements for 1977. Extracts...
video record for Open Forum 06(1976) Open Forum 06(1976)Programme on the handicapped student featuring 1) British Council reception for Valerie Saunder's...
video record for Open Forum 10(1976) : OUSA open day 1976 at Walton Hall Open Forum 10(1976) : OUSA open day 1976 at Walton HallA look at the Open Day exhibitions including a discussion of what IET does with David Hawridge and...
video record for Public debate on the Government's education policy Public debate on the Government's education policy
video record for Advisory programme for applicants 1(1976) Advisory programme for applicants 1(1976)
video record for General assembly(1976) General assembly(1976)
video record for Open Forum 14(1977) : meet the Vice-Chancellor Open Forum 14(1977) : meet the Vice-ChancellorThe VC answers a large number of questions on a variety of topics of interest to students.