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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audio record of More or less 10: Programme 2Tim Harford examines how the arithmetic behind sustainable energy adds up, asks whether putting in...
audio record of Saving species : series 1 - programme 38Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of More or less 16: Programme 5This week we present a cornucopia of wedding-related numbers, including: Why we predict a jump in...
audio record of Thinking allowed: Street life Performing politics in the squareIn 1905 Russians gathered at 6 different points to march on the Winter Palace and the streetscape...
audio record of Saving species : series 2 - programme 10Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Thinking allowed: Comedy capital Work's intimacyBritish comedy, from Music Hall to TV sitcom, was once a democratic medium. Humour united people...
audio record of Click: Openness special - Part 6. Openness and diversityHow worldwide is the World Wide Web? This week Click examines diversity on the internet. In the...
audio record of Thinking allowed: Cemetry taboo The cityCities are growing at an enormous rate all over the world. As they wrestle with overcrowding,...
audio record of Openness special - Part 3. Is the internet killing culture and creativity?Is openness in the digital space killing creativity? With so much amateur content online, there is...
audio record of Saving species : series 2 - programme 13Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Saving species : series 2 - programme 3Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Digital planet: Geoweb specialThis week a special edition all about 'geoweb', internet applications which are based on your...
audio record of Thinking allowed: Russian children in custody Paranormal mediaWhy is modern media teeming with vampires, witches, ghosts and ghouls? Laurie Taylor explores...
audio record of Digital planet: Kenya specialThe Digital Planet team head to Nairobi to find out how the newly opened fibre optic cables are...
audio record of Digital planet: OU special - History of home computingThis week, Gareth and Bill go back to BASIC with their potted history of the home computer. In this...
audio record of Saving species : series 3 - programme 11Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of The bottom line : series 12 episode 6 - The world of sportThe view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
audio record of Thinking allowed: Middle class enclaves and escapesPrivatised neighbourhoods and lifestyle migration are a global phenomenon. Increasingly, it seems,...
audio record of The bottom line : series 10 episode 4 - Young entrepreneursThe view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
audio record of The bottom line : series 13 episode 7 - Doing business with GovernmentsThe view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
audio record of Thinking allowed: Stammering identity / Land of too muchPoverty versus abundance in the US - why does America have more poor people than any other...
audio record of Shared planet : episode 4 - Valuing natureHow much is a honey bee worth? Can you put a price tag on a mountain? Monty Don explores the value...
audio record of Thinking allowed: Thrift 'chic' Thatcherism'Thatcherism' - was it a distinct ideology?
audio record of Shared planet : episode 2 - Can we save it all?A giant hamster in Alsace provides Monty with a puzzling dilemma, how do we decide what to...
audio record of The bottom line : series 10 episode 1 - CapitalismThe view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
audio record of Saving species : series 3 - programme 16Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of The bottom line : series 13 episode 4 - Alternative financeThe view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
audio record of The bottom line : series 12 episode 3 - Boardroom battlesThe view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
audio record of The bottom line : series 10 episode 7 - Cock-ups and conspiraciesThe view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
audio record of The bottom line : series 12 episode 8 - Financial servicesThe view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, The Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
audio record of Shared planet : episode 3 - Global collapseMonty Don presents Shared Planet, the series explores the crunch point between human population and...
audio record of Thinking allowed: Guatemalan cemetery Art auctionsArt Auctions - How do auctioneers and buyers transact sales in seconds? Laurie Taylor hears from...
audio record of Saving species : series 2 - programme 16Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Thinking allowed: Private military security Whisky tourismThe Middle Eastern conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have been characterised by widespread...
audio record of Saving species : series 2 - programme 30Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Histories of Wales : 1. Moving in moving outSix historians show how a theme they feel passionate about has shaped Wales. This week, Dr Bill...
audio record of Saving species : series 2 - programme 18Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Saving species : series 2 - programme 23Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Saving species : series 2 - programme 27Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Saving species : series 2 - programme 26Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Saving species : series 3 - programme 4Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Saving species : series 3 - programme 5Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Saving species : series 3 - programme 3Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Saving species : series 2 - programme 17Saving Species on BBC Radio 4 explores biodiversity, conservation and natural history, both in the...
audio record of Histories of Wales : 4. The family hearthSix historians show how a theme they feel passionate about has shaped Wales. This week Dr Stephanie...
audio record of Breaking science : Limb length, cancer, freezing water...The team explores how temperature, rather than genetics, regulates limb length in mammals; the...
audio record of Science in actionCLEAN GREEN DRIVING MACHINESThis week we have a special Science in Action as part of the Climate...
audio record of Inside science : Venus mission, science highlights for 2015, sonotweezers, tsunami 10 years onAdam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news. This week's announcement...
audio record of Breaking science : Bad taste, arsenic and blue skies...The Naked Scientists explore the discovery that super hot, burning chillies can be used for pain...
audio record of The educators 3 : Tony LittleEton College in Berkshire is one of the world's most famous schools. With so many of its old boys...