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 Nation on Film 2 : Selling cars Nation on Film 2 : Selling carsThis is the story of how film sold the car before the days of television advertising. Both the film...
video record for Nation on Film 2 : Kearton's wildlife Nation on Film 2 : Kearton's wildlifeNation on Film takes a fascinating look at history from both sides of the camera. The series uses...
video record for Nation on Film 2 : Flying with Cobham Nation on Film 2 : Flying with CobhamNation on Film takes a fascinating look at history from both sides of the camera. The series uses...
video record for Nation on Film 2 : The Ramsden collection Nation on Film 2 : The Ramsden collectionNation on Film takes a fascinating look at history from both sides of the camera. The series uses...
video record for Ever wondered about food : Sugar Ever wondered about food : Sugar'Sugar occurs naturally in almost everything we eat, and we love it so much that we scoff down an...
video record for Ever wondered about food : Rice Ever wondered about food : Rice'350 million people eat rice every day - for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The story of rice charts...
video record for Ever wondered about food : Fish Ever wondered about food : Fish'In this edition Ever Wondered About Food is enjoying fish to the full - what's healthy, what's...
video record for Ever wondered about food : Nuts Ever wondered about food : Nuts'Nuts have been nibbled the world over since dinosaurs roamed the earth. In this episode, Ever...
video record for Ever wondered about food : Sausages Ever wondered about food : Sausages'175,000 tonnes of sausages are eaten each year, making them one of the nation's favourite foods....
video record for Ever wondered about food : Berries Ever wondered about food : Berries'Did you know a strawberry isn't technically a berry, but grapes and kiwi fruits are? Paul traces...
video record for Indian school: 1. The new boy Indian school: 1. The new boyThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for Indian school: 2. Transcendental education Indian school: 2. Transcendental educationThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for Indian school: 4. Hinglish Indian school: 4. HinglishThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for Indian school: 6. A spiritual journey Indian school: 6. A spiritual journeyThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for Indian school: 3. Cyber genius Indian school: 3. Cyber geniusThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for Indian school: 9. Howzat! Indian school: 9. Howzat!This fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for Indian school: 10. Exam fever Indian school: 10. Exam feverThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for The hidden slave trail The hidden slave trail'Historical novelist Philippa Gregory turns historical detective to uncover previously untold...
video record for Money programme : The real big brother Money programme : The real big brother'Monitoring and surveillance of employees and customers by big business is now commonplace. It's...
video record for Discovering Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Discovering Tchaikovsky: Romeo and JulietProgramme 1 in a two part series in which conductor Charles Hazlewood explores one of the works...
video record for Discovering Tchaikovsky: Pathetique Discovering Tchaikovsky: PathetiqueProgramme 2 in a two part series in which conductor Charles Hazlewood explores one of the works...
video record for History detectives : 1. Charlie's gold; The prayerbook History detectives : 1. Charlie's gold; The prayerbookThe History detectives is a programme where history is rediscovered through investigation. Each...
video record for History detectives : 2. Uranium; The minister History detectives : 2. Uranium; The ministerThe History detectives is a programme where history is rediscovered through investigation. Each...
video record for Ever wondered about food 2.... Beer? Ever wondered about food 2.... Beer?The history of beer from its origins to the beer we drink today
video record for The Mark Steel lectures series 1 : Freud The Mark Steel lectures series 1 : FreudThe Comedian Mark Steel looks at the lives and works of historical figures
video record for The Mark Steel lectures series 1 : Aristotle The Mark Steel lectures series 1 : AristotleThe Comedian Mark Steel looks at the lives and works of historical figures
video record for The Mark Steel lectures series 1 : Darwin The Mark Steel lectures series 1 : DarwinThe Comedian Mark Steel looks at the lives and works of historical figures
video record for The Mark Steel lectures series 1 : Marx The Mark Steel lectures series 1 : MarxThe Comedian Mark Steel looks at the lives and works of historical figures
video record for Beagle 2: a mission to Mars 2 Beagle 2: a mission to Mars 2This programme follows the progress of the Beagle 2, mission to Mars
video record for Beagle 2: a mission to Mars 3 Beagle 2: a mission to Mars 3This programme follows the progress of the Beagle 2, mission to Mars
video record for Caterham - survival of the fastest: BBC4 version/ Caterham - survival of the fastest: BBC4 version/This is the story behind Caterham cars and their hopes for future car production
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 Cast and crew : If.... (studio discussion) / Cast and crew : If.... (studio discussion) /Kirsty Wark discusses the making and impact of the film 'if....' with members of the cast and crew.
video record for Cast and crew : My Beautiful Laundrette Cast and crew : My Beautiful LaundretteCast and the crew of the film 'My Beautiful Laundrette' discuss the making of the film and it's merits
video record for Stardate : Transit of Venus TV1 Stardate : Transit of Venus TV1This programme contextualises the transit of Venus on 8th June 2004. It describes previous transits...
video record for Stardate : Transit of Venus TV2 Stardate : Transit of Venus TV2This programme tracks the transit of Venus on 8th June 2004. It follows teams across the U.K. and...
video record for Rough science 5 : Lost at sea Rough science 5 : Lost at seaThe scientists in this programme have to build a distress flare, a buoyancy aid and a beacon
video record for Rough science 5 : Call of the wild Rough science 5 : Call of the wildThe scientists in this programme have to build an underwater microphone, mosquito repellant and a...
video record for Rough science 5 : To the lighthouse Rough science 5 : To the lighthouseThe scientists in this programme have to build a lighthouse which emits a flashing light
video record for Rough science 5 : The reef Rough science 5 : The reefThe scientists in this programme have to build an alarm system to warn passing boats they are...
video record for Rough science 5 : beneath the waves Rough science 5 : beneath the wavesThe scientists in this programme have to build an underwater diving kit for Kate Humble
video record for Running for your life Running for your life"Primary School Head, Mr Ntairaho is taking part in a survey of displaced children in the Masindi...
video record for The Mark Steel Lectures Series 2 : Ludwig van Beethoven The Mark Steel Lectures Series 2 : Ludwig van BeethovenMark Steel turns up the volume on Beethoven with his tribute to a man who was the nearest...