Broadcast Programmes

The Open University works with broadcasters such as the BBC to produce television and radio series such as 'Frozen Planet', 'Wartime Farm' and 'Child of Our Time'. The archive collection of these broadcasts includes the programmes and related documentation, such as transcripts, where available. The OU Digital Archive collection of broadcast programmes includes a small sample of the archive. The collection will grow as more content is added.

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video record for Mind Bites 82 : Music Mind Bites 82 : Music
video record for Mind Bites 83 : Music Mind Bites 83 : Music
video record for Mind Bites 84 : Space Mind Bites 84 : Space
video record for Mind Bites 85 : Space Mind Bites 85 : Space
video record for Mind Bites 86 : Crime Mind Bites 86 : Crime
video record for Mind Bites 87 : Crime Mind Bites 87 : Crime
video record for Mind Bites 88 : Extremes Mind Bites 88 : Extremes
video record for Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about the cult of celebrity? Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about the cult of celebrity?This programme looks at what makes a person a celebrity
video record for Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about the Venice carnival? Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about the Venice carnival?This programme looks at the history of Venice through the Mardi Gras Carnivale
video record for Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about art and the high street? Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about art and the high street?This programme looks at how shops are becoming more like art galleries, and galleries more like shops.
video record for Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about the engineering in clothing? Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about the engineering in clothing?This programme looks at how the fashion industry is teaming up with engineering and technology to...
video record for Ever wondered? : Ever wondered what's in the stars? Ever wondered? : Ever wondered what's in the stars?This programme looks at people's beliefs in astrology
video record for Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about what makes a landscape? Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about what makes a landscape?This programme looks at at why Iceland's Blue Lagoon is blue
video record for Ever wondered? : Ever wondered how Georgian London looked? Ever wondered? : Ever wondered how Georgian London looked?This programme looks at the restoration of Handel's house in London
video record for Ever wondered? : Ever wondered how clothes keep us warm? Ever wondered? : Ever wondered how clothes keep us warm?This programme looks at how clothes are designed to keep us warm in extremely low temperatures
video record for Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about football training? Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about football training?This programme looks at the injuries sustained by today's football players and the treatment they...
video record for Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about the world's climate? Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about the world's climate?This programme looks at the Eden project in Cornwall
video record for Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about the secret of Salsa's success? Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about the secret of Salsa's success?This programme looks at the impact of salsa music on the global community.
video record for Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about being a space tourist? Ever wondered? : Ever wondered about being a space tourist?This programme investigates the future of space travel and looks at some of the physical effects...
video record for In pursuit of pleasure : at home In pursuit of pleasure : at home
video record for In pursuit of pleasure : off to town In pursuit of pleasure : off to town
video record for Personal passions 13(2001) ; Pete Waterman Personal passions 13(2001) ; Pete WatermanIn this programme pop producer Pete Waterman talks about his passion for trains, from his humble...
video record for Personal passions 14(2001) ; Jools Holland Personal passions 14(2001) ; Jools HollandIn this programme musician and TV presenter Jools Holland talks about his passion for the...
video record for What have the 80s ever done for us? What have the 80s ever done for us?This programme uses archive footage and 80s music to look at some of the major technological and...
video record for What have the 90s ever done for us? What have the 90s ever done for us?This programme uses archive footage and 90s music to look at some of the major technological and...
video record for Bodyscapes 4 : mothsclose shave Bodyscapes 4 : mothsclose shaveThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 3 : sneezeweather Bodyscapes 3 : sneezeweatherThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 5 : lipsbats Bodyscapes 5 : lipsbatsThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 8 : tonguemarine biology Bodyscapes 8 : tonguemarine biologyThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 9 : muscleastronomy Bodyscapes 9 : muscleastronomyThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 10: bonescaves Bodyscapes 10: bonescavesThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 11 : cold sweatbats Bodyscapes 11 : cold sweatbatsThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 12 : mushroomsinner sole Bodyscapes 12 : mushroomsinner soleThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 13: astronomyclose contact Bodyscapes 13: astronomyclose contactThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 14 : cavessecond skin Bodyscapes 14 : cavessecond skinThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 15 : manicureweather Bodyscapes 15 : manicureweatherThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 16 : fossilssmile Bodyscapes 16 : fossilssmileThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 17 : stingmoths Bodyscapes 17 : stingmothsThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 18 : mushroomshearing Bodyscapes 18 : mushroomshearingThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 19 : voicebotany Bodyscapes 19 : voicebotanyThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 20 : eyemarine biology Bodyscapes 20 : eyemarine biologyThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 21 : nervesbotany Bodyscapes 21 : nervesbotanyThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Bodyscapes 22 : fossilsscratch Bodyscapes 22 : fossilsscratchThis video is a compilation of 2 short programmes taken from Bodyscapes and Open Science
video record for Renaissance secrets 2 : Venice  a second hand city? Renaissance secrets 2 : Venice a second hand city?This programme recreates the 1608 visit to Venice of Thomas Coryat and exposes the decadent reality...
video record for Renaissance secrets 2 : The Italian patient Renaissance secrets 2 : The Italian patientThis programme explores all facets of Renaissance medicine and hospitals; and investigates the work...
video record for Renaissance secrets 2 : Conspiring against the queen Renaissance secrets 2 : Conspiring against the queenThis programme investigates the case of Queen Elizabeth I's doctor, Rodrigo Lopez, who was accused...
video record for Renaissance secrets 2 : What did Gutenberg invent? Renaissance secrets 2 : What did Gutenberg invent?This programme questions the invention of the printed word by Johannes Gutenberg
video record for Rough science 2 : All mapped out Rough science 2 : All mapped out
video record for Renaissance secrets 2 : Venice  a second hand city? Renaissance secrets 2 : Venice a second hand city?This programme recreates the 1608 visit to Venice of Thomas Coryat and exposes the decadent reality...
video record for Renaissance secrets 2 : The Italian patient Renaissance secrets 2 : The Italian patientThis programme explores all facets of Renaissance medicine and hospitals; and investigates the work...