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 Rough science 4 : Rover Rough science 4 : RoverThe scientists in this programme have to build a remote controlled vehicle. They also have to find...
video record for Rough science 4 : Communication Rough science 4 : CommunicationThe scientists in this programme have to create a way of communicating which does not used sound...
video record for Rough science 4 : Spacesuit Rough science 4 : SpacesuitThe scientists in this programme have to create a spacesuit with a cooling system
video record for Space exploration Space explorationThe scientists in this programme have to create an aerial rover, locate the centre and strength of...
video record for Lab rats 1 : Fit to fly Lab rats 1 : Fit to flyIn this programme the lab rats face the most intense experience of their lives. They compete for a...
video record for Lab rats 2 : Up all night Lab rats 2 : Up all nightIn the 'Up All Night' programme Mike Leahy will be staying awake for over 60hrs. He'll be subjected...
video record for Lab rats 4 : Scaredy rats Lab rats 4 : Scaredy ratsIn the 'Scaredy Rats' programme, the Lab Rats experience the science and psychology of fear using...
video record for Cast and crew : If.... (5 minute introduction) / Cast and crew : If.... (5 minute introduction) /Kirsty Wark previews a screening of the film 'If....' by introducing members of the cast and crew.
video record for The ad factor 1: the pitching process The ad factor 1: the pitching process
video record for The ad factor 2: the creatives The ad factor 2: the creatives
video record for The ad factor 3: the roll out The ad factor 3: the roll out
video record for The ad factor 1(non URL version): the pitching process The ad factor 1(non URL version): the pitching process
video record for The ad factor 2(non URL version): the creatives The ad factor 2(non URL version): the creatives
video record for The ad factor 3(non URL version): the roll out The ad factor 3(non URL version): the roll out
video record for Blue sky 1 : flights of fancy : how the structure of a butterfly wings inspire the military Blue sky 1 : flights of fancy : how the structure of a butterfly wings inspire the militaryThis programme looks at how the military could use the colours and reflection of light on a moth's...
video record for Blue sky 2 : artificial unintelligence : why ants inspire the simplest robots Blue sky 2 : artificial unintelligence : why ants inspire the simplest robotsThis programme looks at how ants work together without leadership, this is then applied to robots
video record for Blue sky 3 : lab on a chip : does size matter in chemistry? Blue sky 3 : lab on a chip : does size matter in chemistry?This programme looks at Micro reactor technology
video record for Blue sky 4 : dancing in space : how dancers might help with spinal injuries Blue sky 4 : dancing in space : how dancers might help with spinal injuriesThis programme looks at how movement in dance helps scientists understand muscle and spinal movements.
video record for Blue sky 5 : spaced out : how art could help mathematicians? Blue sky 5 : spaced out : how art could help mathematicians?This programme looks at how we see space differently
video record for Blue sky 6 : crocodile cure : what medics can learn from crocodiles Blue sky 6 : crocodile cure : what medics can learn from crocodilesThis programme looks at how plastic surgeons became interested in crocodiles
video record for Blue sky 7 : dirty business : germs are bad for you aren't they? Blue sky 7 : dirty business : germs are bad for you aren't they?This programme looks at why we need to be in contact with some germs
video record for Blue sky 8 : running rockets : science fiction or fact Blue sky 8 : running rockets : science fiction or factThis programme looks at the problem of travelling to other solar systems and the energy which...
video record for Blue sky 9 : staring : have you ever had the sense of being stared at? Blue sky 9 : staring : have you ever had the sense of being stared at?This programme looks at whether we know when we are being stared at
video record for Blue sky 10 : making muscle : why big muscles interest engineers Blue sky 10 : making muscle : why big muscles interest engineersThis programme looks at how engineers can apply the movement of muscle to their trade
video record for Blue sky 11 : the big bang : how star gazing can help catching criminals Blue sky 11 : the big bang : how star gazing can help catching criminalsThis programme looks at how scientists who improve satellite pictures can help with CCT images
video record for Blue sky 12: working the crowd : until recently we thought crowds behaved like fluids Blue sky 12: working the crowd : until recently we thought crowds behaved like fluidsThis programme looks at the movement of crowds. How a mathematician came up with an equation that...
video record for Lab detectives : DNA Lab detectives : DNAThis programme looks at how forensic science is used in solving crimes
video record for Lab detectives : entomology Lab detectives : entomologyThis programme looks at how forensic science is used in solving crimes
video record for Lab detectives : fibres Lab detectives : fibresThis programme looks at how forensic science is used in solving crimes
video record for Lab detectives : toxicology Lab detectives : toxicologyThis programme looks at how forensic science is used in solving crimes
video record for Lab detectives : tape lab Lab detectives : tape labThis programme looks at how forensic science is used in solving crimes
video record for Lab detectives : paint and glass Lab detectives : paint and glassThis programme looks at how forensic science is used in solving crimes
video record for The Cock and Bull 1 : ageing The Cock and Bull 1 : ageing
video record for Molecule shorts 1 Molecule shorts 1This programme shows us what it would be like if we could see all the molecules around us
video record for Molecule shorts 2 Molecule shorts 2This programme shows us what it would be like if we could see all the molecules around us
video record for Molecule shorts 3 Molecule shorts 3This programme shows us what it would be like if we could see all the molecules around us
video record for Molecule shorts 4 compilation Molecule shorts 4 compilationThis programme shows us what it would be like if we could see all the molecules around us. This is...
video record for Chinese school: 5. Loved ones Chinese school: 5. Loved onesChinese School takes as its subject one small town in rural Anhui, and focuses on the lives of a...
video record for The crunch : Chester blues The crunch : Chester blues
video record for The crunch : a suitable standard The crunch : a suitable standard
video record for The crunch : all change for Stevenage The crunch : all change for Stevenage
video record for The crunch : building relationships The crunch : building relationships
video record for In the shadow of the Vesuvius In the shadow of the VesuviusThis programme looks at the life of Sir William Hamilton, the 18th century British ambassador to...
video record for Cell City 4: cancer pioneers Cell City 4: cancer pioneersThis programme looks at the landmark work of Nurse, Hunt and Hartwell, winners of the 2002 Nobel...
video record for Snapshots 3 : invasion of the plague carriers Snapshots 3 : invasion of the plague carriers
video record for Snapshots 4 : leg before cricket Snapshots 4 : leg before cricket
video record for Snapshots 5 : building on success Snapshots 5 : building on success
video record for Snapshots 6 : the Parkinson's puzzle Snapshots 6 : the Parkinson's puzzle
video record for Snapshots 7 : Antarctic adventure Snapshots 7 : Antarctic adventure
video record for The trouble with love : adoring women The trouble with love : adoring womenThe life of Eleanor of Aquitaine and her family is used to explore the poetry and songs of Southern...