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 Cybercrimes with Ben Hammersley : episode 1 - Darknets Cybercrimes with Ben Hammersley : episode 1 - DarknetsBen explores the phenomenon of internet identities, illustrated by the recent arrest of Ross...
video record for Cybercrimes with Ben Hammersley : episode 2 - Heists Cybercrimes with Ben Hammersley : episode 2 - HeistsTravelling to New York City, Ben examines two of the largest cybercrimes in internet history- the...
video record for Cybercrimes with Ben Hammersley : episode 3 - Scams Cybercrimes with Ben Hammersley : episode 3 - ScamsIn the internet age, one country has a major image problem: Nigeria. Lazy stereotype or rotten to...
video record for Cybercrimes with Ben Hammersley: episode 4 - Piracy Cybercrimes with Ben Hammersley: episode 4 - PiracyThe Pirate Bay is one of the largest file sharing sites in the world, founded in Sweden in 2003 by...
video record for Prisons, drugs and drones Prisons, drugs and dronesFilmed over a year with behind-the-scenes access to the CPS and West Mercia Police, this film...
video record for Inside the Foreign Office - Brave New World Inside the Foreign Office - Brave New WorldAs diplomats prepare for the post-Brexit world, film-maker Michael Waldman eavesdrops on...
video record for Inside the Foreign Office - Brits in Trouble Inside the Foreign Office - Brits in TroubleThe way most Britons come into contact with the Foreign Office is when they get into trouble...
video record for Icons - Leaders Icons - LeadersThe 20th Century was a time of extraordinary change. One hundred years of progress which shaped not...
video record for Icons - Explorers Icons - ExplorersThe second in the ICONS series, Explorers is an hour-long documentary charting the story of...
video record for Icons - Scientists Icons - ScientistsThis episode sees naturalist Chris Packham, who has spent his career studying the world around us,...
video record for Icons - Entertainers Icons - EntertainersThe fourth in the ICONS series, Entertainers is an hour-long documentary charting the story of...
video record for Icons - Sports Icons - SportsClare Balding examine the achievements of four of the 20th century's most influential sports stars....
video record for School SchoolSchool follows the intimately connected experiences of pupils, teachers, parents and school...
video record for School School“School” follows the intimately connected experiences of pupils, teachers, parents and school...
video record for School School“School” follows the intimately connected experiences of pupils, teachers, parents and school...
video record for School School“School” follows the intimately connected experiences of pupils, teachers, parents and school...
video record for The Prosecutors Series 2 - Babes in the Wood The Prosecutors Series 2 - Babes in the WoodThis exclusive documentary follows the culmination of a 32-year fight for justice in a notorious...
video record for Inside the Foreign Office - Keeping power and influence Inside the Foreign Office - Keeping power and influenceThat is the priority task of Sir Simon Macdonald, the Permanent Secretary – the chief civil...
video record for Dinosaurs, deserts and volcanoes Dinosaurs, deserts and volcanoesThis programme is the first episode of a companion series to the BBC's 'British Isles: A Natural...
video record for Ice age Ice ageThis programme is the second episode of a companion series to the BBC's 'British Isles: A Natural...
video record for Islands apart Islands apartThis programme is the third episode of a companion series to the BBC's 'British Isles: A Natural...
video record for Taming the Wild Taming the WildThis programme is the fourth episode of a companion series to the BBC's 'British Isles: A Natural...
video record for Revolution RevolutionThis programme is the fifth episode of a companion series to the BBC's 'British Isles: A Natural...
video record for Modern times Modern timesThis programme is the sixth episode of a companion series to the BBC's 'British Isles: A Natural...
video record for Ever wondered about food 3... Eggs? Ever wondered about food 3... Eggs?'Eggs are a truly universal food and the world tucks into nearly two billion of them every day. We...
video record for The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Geoffrey Chaucer The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Geoffrey ChaucerMark Steel take his own unique look at the life of Geoffrey Chaucer
video record for The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Charlie Chaplin The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Charlie ChaplinMark Steel take his own unique look at the life of Charlie Chaplin
video record for Ever wondered about food 3... Chicken? Ever wondered about food 3... Chicken?'Paul Merrett demonstrates how understanding science and a good red wine can produce a great coq au...
video record for Ever wondered about food 3... Mushrooms? Ever wondered about food 3... Mushrooms?'Paul Merrett shows us how to achieve the perfect warm mushroom salad and explains the science...
video record for Ever wondered about food 3... Eggs? Ever wondered about food 3... Eggs?'Eggs are a truly universal food and the world tucks into nearly two billion of them every day. We...
video record for Ever wondered about food 3.... Potato? Ever wondered about food 3.... Potato?The potato has been around for about 6000 years and is the most popular vegetable on Earth. Ever...
video record for Ever wondered about food 3... Chicken? Ever wondered about food 3... Chicken?'Paul Merrett demonstrates how understanding science and a good red wine can produce a great coq au...
video record for Ever wondered about food 3.... Cheese? Ever wondered about food 3.... Cheese?Ever Wondered looks at how processed cheese revolutionised the lunchbox, asks just why port is...
video record for Ever wondered about food 3... Mushrooms? Ever wondered about food 3... Mushrooms?'Paul Merrett shows us how to achieve the perfect warm mushroom salad and explains the science...
video record for Coast - South Coast - SouthChris Packham looks at volunteer marine projects taking place along the coastlines of Dorset at...
video record for Open Mind 4(1994) Open Mind 4(1994)The programme traces the history of the YWCA and it's work in South Africa. The work of female...
video record for What have the 60s ever done for us? What have the 60s ever done for us?This programme uses archive footage and 60s music to look at some of the major technological and...
video record for Living with poverty : Mind the gap Living with poverty : Mind the gapA series of hard-hitting documentaries which will offer insights into the nature and extent of...
video record for Living with poverty : Country kids Living with poverty : Country kidsA series of hard-hitting documentaries which will offer insights into the nature and extent of...
video record for Living with poverty : The Queen of North Shields Living with poverty : The Queen of North ShieldsA series of hard-hitting documentaries which will offer insights into the nature and extent of...
video record for Living with poverty : Peas and pay packets Living with poverty : Peas and pay packetsA series of hard-hitting documentaries which will offer insights into the nature and extent of...
video record for Cyberart 2(1999) : midi art Cyberart 2(1999) : midi artThis programme looks at computer generated live music.
video record for Personal Passions (2001) ; Desmond Morris Personal Passions (2001) ; Desmond MorrisThere is also a longer version of this programme under Learning Zone 1(1999).
video record for Personal Passions 12 : Toyah Wilcox Personal Passions 12 : Toyah Wilcox
video record for Personal passions 13 : George Melly Personal passions 13 : George Melly
video record for Personal passions 14 : Simon O'Brien Personal passions 14 : Simon O'Brien
video record for Open Mind 1(1999) Open Mind 1(1999)The programme uses clips from OU courses which deal with Roman Culture and the Roman Invasion of...
video record for Open Mind 2(1999) Open Mind 2(1999)The programme uses clips from OU courses which deal with Roman Britain and Philosophy. Interviews...
video record for Open Mind 3(1999) Open Mind 3(1999)The programme uses clips from OU courses which deal with Roman Britain, art and philosophy.
video record for Open Mind 4 (1999) Open Mind 4 (1999)The programme uses clips from OU courses which deal in the digital planet and how cybertalk is...