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 Background brief 19 : the science of sleep Background brief 19 : the science of sleep
video record for Background brief 17 : the science of ageing Background brief 17 : the science of ageing
video record for Background brief 20 : the science of stress Background brief 20 : the science of stress
video record for Hollywood science : Speed Hollywood science : SpeedThis programme investigates the real story behind a memorable movie moment. Could a bus really jump...
video record for Mission to Mars: Beagle 2 Mission to Mars: Beagle 2This programme follows the early progress of the Beagle 2, mission to Mars
video record for Final Frontier 3 : April Final Frontier 3 : AprilThis programme investigates the Gamma Ray Alert Team of amateur astronauts and takes a look at...
video record for Final Frontier 3 : March Final Frontier 3 : MarchThis programme reveals Zubrin's concept of humans to Mars Mission which has been adopted by NASA,...
video record for Final Frontier 3 : February Final Frontier 3 : FebruaryThis programme looks at asteroids, the toll that space flight takes on the human body and how bone...
video record for Final Frontier 3 : January Final Frontier 3 : JanuaryThis programme looks at Britain's role in future space exploration and talks to a leading amateur...
video record for Final Frontier 3 : December Final Frontier 3 : DecemberThis programme looks at the Galileo mission to Jupiter and the origins of the universe
video record for Final Frontier 3 : November Final Frontier 3 : NovemberThis programme investigates rocket trips into space, comets, space weather and visits an amateur...
video record for Final Frontier 3 : September Final Frontier 3 : SeptemberThis programme is a compilation of highlights from series 1 and 2 of Final Frontier
video record for Final Frontier 3 : June Final Frontier 3 : JuneThis programme reports on Britain's future role in solar system exploration and investigates an...
video record for Final Frontier 3 : May Final Frontier 3 : MayThis programme reports on National Astronomy Week 2002 and takes a look at the new generation of...
video record for Dramatic science : making astronauts Part 1 Dramatic science : making astronauts Part 1This is a mini drama series looking at the technology of artificial insemination
video record for Dramatic science : learning to love the grey Part 3 Dramatic science : learning to love the grey Part 3This is a mini drama series looking at aspects of human cell technology
video record for Dramatic science : learning to love the grey Part 2 Dramatic science : learning to love the grey Part 2This is a mini drama series looking at aspects of human cell technology
video record for Super rackets Super rackets
video record for Seven ages of Britain : 2. Age of worship Seven ages of Britain : 2. Age of worshipThe story of British art in the Middle Ages, spanning from the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170 to...
video record for Timewatch : The last day of World War One Timewatch : The last day of World War OneMichael Palin joins the Timewatch team to tell the story of the final day of the First World War -...
video record for Seven ages of Britain : 3. Age of power Seven ages of Britain : 3. Age of powerThe story of Britain through its art and treasure. This episode looks at the Tudors and spans...
video record for Seven ages of Britain : 1. Age of conquest Seven ages of Britain : 1. Age of conquestDavid Dimbleby tells the story of Britain through its art and treasure. This, the first episode,...
video record for Timewatch : Stonehenge Timewatch : StonehengeFive years ago, a four thousand five hundred year old skeleton of a man was unearthed in Amesbury...
video record for Timewatch : Young Victoria Timewatch : Young VictoriaMany of us have an image of Queen Victoria as a dour, restrictive woman. But, as Dr. Kate Williams...
video record for Final Frontier 2 : July Final Frontier 2 : JulyThis series was previously known as Nitesky
video record for Seven ages of Britain : 4. Age of revolution Seven ages of Britain : 4. Age of revolutionIn the 17th century, when the people of Britain learned to question everything. The result was...
video record for Seven ages of Britain : 6. Age of empire Seven ages of Britain : 6. Age of empireThe story of the British Empire from 1750 to 1900, revealed through its art and treasures. David...
video record for Money Programme : Who's buying up Britain? (OU version) Money Programme : Who's buying up Britain? (OU version)This programme looks at recent investments in UK businesses by Sovereign Wealth Funds, typically...
video record for Pain, pus and poison: 2. Pus Pain, pus and poison: 2. PusInfection can take over the entire human body and if our immune systems aren't strong enough we...
video record for Pain, pus and poison: 1. Pain Pain, pus and poison: 1. PainPain has a profound effect on our bodies - when we are experiencing it, millions of nerve cells...
video record for Money Programme : Gold fever! (OU version) Money Programme : Gold fever! (OU version)The programme looks at the steep rise in the value of gold since 1999, to 1000 dollars per ounce in...
video record for Seven ages of Britain : 5. Age of money Seven ages of Britain : 5. Age of moneyIn the 18th century, the triumph of commerce led to the emergence of a new 'middle' class, a group...
video record for Pain, pus and poison: 3. Poison Pain, pus and poison: 3. PoisonMichael ends the series with a look at poisons, exploring the incredible turning points when we...
video record for Money Programme : Bill Gates : Money Programme : Bill Gates :As Bill Gates steps down from his role as executive chairman of Microsoft, to that of non-executive...
video record for Money Programme : Credit crash Britain: Money for nothing Money Programme : Credit crash Britain: Money for nothing" 'When the music stops, in terms of liquidity, things will be complicated. But as long as the...
video record for Money Programme : Festival fever! Money Programme : Festival fever!This programme looks at how UK festivals have moved into the mainstream and become big business. It...
video record for Money Programme : Where's my mortgage gone? (OU Version) Money Programme : Where's my mortgage gone? (OU Version)This programme looks at the decreasing availability of mortgages. It considers the problems faced...
video record for Money Programme : Mum's the business (OU version) Money Programme : Mum's the business (OU version)This programme looks at Britain's Mumpreneurs. Saira Khan, an entrepreneur herself, meets mums who...
video record for Money Programme : Credit crash Britain: Food fight, the discount boom (OU version) Money Programme : Credit crash Britain: Food fight, the discount boom (OU version)"Curry is Britain's favourite food. And it's big business. Curry houses, takeaways and ready meals...
video record for Money Programme : Last orders : calling time on pubs? (OU version) Money Programme : Last orders : calling time on pubs? (OU version)"Pubs have played an important role in British life over the centuries. So much so that Britain...
video record for Money Programme : Cash and curry Money Programme : Cash and curry"Curry is Britain's favourite food. And it's big business. Curry houses, takeaways and ready meals...
video record for Money Programme : Credit crash Britain : Slump busters, jobs that beat the downturn (OU version) Money Programme : Credit crash Britain : Slump busters, jobs that beat the downturn (OU version)"The economic slowdown is forcing families across Britain to make tough choices. With the Bank of...
video record for Money Programme : Price comparison sites: deal or no deal? Money Programme : Price comparison sites: deal or no deal?"They did not exist a decade ago, but now it is estimated that the price comparison website...
video record for Money Programme : Credit crash Britain: HBOS breaking the bank (OU version) Money Programme : Credit crash Britain: HBOS breaking the bank (OU version)"The takeover of HBOS by Lloyds TSB will create the biggest ever British bank with more accounts...
video record for Money Programme : Credit crash Britain : Property, the end of the affair Money Programme : Credit crash Britain : Property, the end of the affair"Escalating property prices have been a staple of dinner party conversation for years. But in the...
video record for Money Programme : The speculators Money Programme : The speculators"Financial speculators have been blamed for inflicting recession on the rich world and starvation...
video record for Money Programme : Media revolution: tomorrow's TV Money Programme : Media revolution: tomorrow's TV"A decade ago, the UK was a net importer of television programmes. Now we're one of the most...
video record for Money Programme : James Caan's jobs Money Programme : James Caan's jobs"It is crucial, particularly during a recession when competition for jobs is fierce, to make sure...
video record for Money Programme : Media revolution: title fight Money Programme : Media revolution: title fight"The once genteel world of publishing is going through a huge transformation with constant advances...
video record for Money Programme : Fast bucks : how Porsche made billions (OU version) Money Programme : Fast bucks : how Porsche made billions (OU version)"Porsche is world famous for its iconic sports cars. But car manufacturing isn't the only thing the...