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.

Image of Historical OU TV and Radio
Thumbnail Title Description Date
video record for Human rights Human rightsThe programme looks briefly at how the residents of Soho have a right to privacy and the bars and...
video record for Immigration, prejudice and ethnicity Immigration, prejudice and ethnicity
video record for Open Forum 07(1971) Open Forum 07(1971)In this Open Forum programme Naomi McIntosh chairs a studio discussion made up of a panel of...
video record for Open Forum 04(1971) : programme 4 Open Forum 04(1971) : programme 4Discussion with the Vice-Chancellor on academic credibility and on the formation of a students...
video record for Open Forum 11(1971) : Open quiz final Open Forum 11(1971) : Open quiz finalFinal of Open University inter-regional quiz along the lines of "University Challenge" introduced...
video record for Chemistry compilation Chemistry compilation
video record for France challenge 1 France challenge 1
video record for France challenge 1 TV1 ; France challenge 2 TV2 ; Homework 1 TV4 ; The deep end 2 TV8 ; Homework 3 TV6 France challenge 1 TV1 ; France challenge 2 TV2 ; Homework 1 TV4 ; The deep end 2 TV8 ; Homework 3 TV6This video contains 5 programmes which highlights some of the suituations, when being fluent in...
video record for France challenge 2 France challenge 2
video record for France challenge 3 France challenge 3
video record for Homework 1 Homework 1
video record for Homework 2 Homework 2
video record for Homework 3 Homework 3
video record for Deep end 1 Deep end 1
video record for Deep end 2 Deep end 2
video record for Deep end 3 Deep end 3
video record for Deep end 4 Deep end 4
video record for Deep end 5 Deep end 5
video record for Deep end 6 Deep end 6
video record for CMLPromo 01 : english is not enough CMLPromo 01 : english is not enough
video record for CMLPromo VCR1 : marketingpromotional video CMLPromo VCR1 : marketingpromotional videoThis promotional programme aims to encourage viewers to sign up for French, German and Spanish courses
video record for Be a sumbody 2 Be a sumbody 2
video record for Maths compilation : working mathematically with low attainers Maths compilation : working mathematically with low attainers
video record for The Alvey directorate : expert systems in British industry The Alvey directorate : expert systems in British industryThis programme looks at seven examples of expert systems in operation in British industry.
video record for Seize the day Seize the dayThis programme is part of the Radical Lives series and is a TV Short taken from K203 VCR1, a set of...
video record for Mental health Mental healthThis programme is part of the Radical Lives series and is a TV Short taken from K203 VCR1, a set of...
video record for Findhorn FindhornThis programme is part of the Radical Lives series and is a TV Short taken from K203 VCR1, a set of...
video record for Science promo : learning for life Science promo : learning for life
video record for FPT91201 promo FPT91201 promo
video record for OU promo. OU promo.
video record for Open Forum (1992) : March Open Forum (1992) : MarchA visit to National Helpline Centre at Sheffield during Adult Learners week. Second chance -...
video record for Open Forum (1992) : April Open Forum (1992) : AprilCoverage of the OUSA Conference held at Bradford University in April 1992. Part of the address...
video record for Open Forum (1992) : May Open Forum (1992) : MayA visit to the Welsh Garden Festival site at Ebba Vale. A look at the environment and to see what...
video record for Open Forum (1992) : June Open Forum (1992) : JuneProgramme looks at the choices available when choosing a career and the job of career advisers. A...
video record for Open Forum (1992) : July Open Forum (1992) : JulyResearch on Mount Etna, Geoff Brown and his team from Earth Sciences are monitoring volcanoes...
video record for Open Learning promo Open Learning promo
video record for Mathematics promo. Mathematics promo.
video record for Science Promo TV5A. Science Promo TV5A.
video record for Surviving the exam Surviving the exam
video record for Open Forum (1992) : August Open Forum (1992) : AugustVisits to UEA and Sussex University Summer Schools showing how SS students cope with life on campus.
video record for Open Forum (1992) : September Open Forum (1992) : SeptemberInterview with John Daniels, Vice Chancellor who talks about the 10 year plan he has for the OU and...
video record for Open Forum radio trail Open Forum radio trail
video record for Open Forum (1993) : February Open Forum (1993) : FebruaryThe programme looks at Europe's newest Museum of Art in Madrid housing the Thyssen-Bornemisza...
video record for So you want to be a better manager? So you want to be a better manager?
video record for Learning to learn Learning to learn
video record for Open Forum (1993) : March edition Open Forum (1993) : March editionSpace exploration in 1961 with Russian footage. Russian aviation at Farnborough airshow, street...
video record for Something for everyone Something for everyone
video record for Open Forum 1993 : May Open Forum 1993 : MayOU Students Association meeting at Bradford in April. Interview with the OUSA president and some...
video record for Open Forum 1993: July Open Forum 1993: JulyA trip to the Isle of Mull with a tutor counsellor to interview students. A look at the career...
video record for Open Forum 1993 : August Open Forum 1993 : AugustA visit to the Natural History Museum to view the Dinosaurs exhibition. A look at how Sudbury Open...