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 Why poverty? : 2. Give us the money Why poverty? : 2. Give us the moneyDocumentary taking an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at 30 years of Bob Geldof and Bono's...
video record for The cult of progress The cult of progressIf David Olusoga's first film in Civilisations is about the art that followed and reflected early...
video record for The secret history of our streets : series 2 episode 3 - The Fittie Squares, Aberdeen The secret history of our streets : series 2 episode 3 - The Fittie Squares, AberdeenBBC Two's multi-award-winning Secret History of Our Streets told the story of six London streets,...
video record for The secret history of our streets : series 2 episode 2 - Duke Street, Glasgow The secret history of our streets : series 2 episode 2 - Duke Street, GlasgowBBC Two's multi-award-winning Secret History of Our Streets told the story of six London streets,...
video record for Hidden histories: Britain's oldest family businesses : episode 1 - Balson the butcher Hidden histories: Britain's oldest family businesses : episode 1 - Balson the butcherThe first of three documentaries following the bosses of some Britain's oldest family businesses as...
video record for The secret history of our streets : series 2 episode 1 - The Moray Estate, Edinburgh The secret history of our streets : series 2 episode 1 - The Moray Estate, EdinburghBBC Two's multi-award-winning Secret History of Our Streets told the story of six London streets,...
video record for Hidden histories: Britain's oldest family businesses : episode 2 - Toye the medal maker Hidden histories: Britain's oldest family businesses : episode 2 - Toye the medal makerFiona Toye married into a family that has been making regalia for generations, including OBEs for...
video record for Hidden histories: Britain's oldest family businesses : episode 3 - Durtnell the builder Hidden histories: Britain's oldest family businesses : episode 3 - Durtnell the builderAlex Durtnell's family have been builders for over 400 years. We follow Alex as he travels back...
video record for Inventing the impossible Inventing the impossibleA team of inventors attempt to change the lives of three inspiring people with very different...
video record for Shock and awe - the story of electricity : 1. Spark Shock and awe - the story of electricity : 1. SparkUntil fairly recently, electricity was seen as a magical power, but it is now the lifeblood of the...
video record for Shock and awe - the story of electricity : 2. The age of invention Shock and awe - the story of electricity : 2. The age of inventionUntil fairly recently, electricity was seen as a magical power, but it is now the lifeblood of the...
video record for The Challenger The ChallengerWhen the Space Shuttle Challenger blew up in 1986, it was the most shocking event in the history of...
video record for Shock and awe - the story of electricity : 3. Revelations and revolutions Shock and awe - the story of electricity : 3. Revelations and revolutionsUntil fairly recently, electricity was seen as a magical power, but it is now the lifeblood of the...
video record for The market : 1. The fish market: inside Billingsgate The market : 1. The fish market: inside BillingsgateSmithfield, Billingsgate and New Spitalfields are the great markets of Britain. This series looks...
video record for The market : 3. The fruit and veg market: inside Spitalfields The market : 3. The fruit and veg market: inside SpitalfieldsSmithfield, Billingsgate and New Spitalfields are the great markets of Britain. This series looks...
video record for The market : 2. The meat market: inside Smithfields The market : 2. The meat market: inside SmithfieldsSmithfield, Billingsgate and New Spitalfields are the great markets of Britain. This series looks...
video record for Knowing better : Degrees of success Knowing better : Degrees of successAnglia Television/Channel 5 series Wideworld.;N.B. this series consists of a re-versioning of OU...
video record for The fantastic Mr Feynman The fantastic Mr FeynmanRichard Feynman is one of the most iconic, influential and inspiring scientists of the 20th...
video record for Ten years of pulsars Ten years of pulsars'Ten years ago the first pulsating star, or pulsar, was picked up by a radio telescope in...
video record for Ever wondered? 2 : Design Ever wondered? 2 : DesignThis programme looks at how shops are becoming more like galleries and galleries more like shops....
video record for Ever wondered? 2 : Climate Ever wondered? 2 : ClimateThis programme looks at the Eden Project in Cornwall. Yachtsman Tony Bullimore discusses his...
video record for Ever wondered? 2 : History Ever wondered? 2 : HistoryThis programme looks at the restoration of Handel's House in London, and asks did Vermeer use...
video record for Ever wondered? 2 : Celebrities Ever wondered? 2 : CelebritiesThis programme looks at what makes people celebrities
video record for Open Mind 6(1995) : worms Open Mind 6(1995) : wormsInternational Festival of Worm Charmers at Black Awton Devon. Research into the value of...
video record for Open Mind 7(1995) : the true geometry of nature Open Mind 7(1995) : the true geometry of nature A look at 100 years research in mathematics and fractors. Michael Barnsley looks at the...
video record for Ever wondered? 2 : Cities Ever wondered? 2 : CitiesThis programme looks at Venice and how it retains its appeal. Simon Calder talks about city life,...
video record for Open Mind 8(1995) : OUPD blue ; an historian pounds the beat Open Mind 8(1995) : OUPD blue ; an historian pounds the beat
video record for Ever wondered? 2 : Football Ever wondered? 2 : FootballThis programme looks at some aspect of football
video record for The bottom line : series 2 episode 1 The bottom line : series 2 episode 1The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
video record for The bottom line : series 2 episode 2 The bottom line : series 2 episode 2The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
video record for The bottom line : series 1 episode 6 The bottom line : series 1 episode 6The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
video record for The bottom line : series 1 episode 5 The bottom line : series 1 episode 5The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
video record for The bottom line : series 1 episode 3 The bottom line : series 1 episode 3The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
video record for The bottom line : series 1 episode 2 The bottom line : series 1 episode 2The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
video record for The bottom line : series 1 episode 4 The bottom line : series 1 episode 4The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
video record for The bottom line : series 1 episode 1 The bottom line : series 1 episode 1The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
video record for Science showcase 2(1999) : quantum leaps Science showcase 2(1999) : quantum leaps
video record for Maths miscellany multiple choice Maths miscellany multiple choiceWhat do maths graduates do? Why do they enjoy mathematics? What can they do after their degrees?...
video record for Personal passions 8 : Russell Stannard Personal passions 8 : Russell Stannard
video record for Personal passions 7 : John Wilks Personal passions 7 : John Wilks
video record for Personal passions 2 : Benjamin Zephaniah Personal passions 2 : Benjamin Zephaniah
video record for Open Mind 5(1995) : the education superhighway Open Mind 5(1995) : the education superhighwayThe programme looks at how multi media packages work for students studying with the OU. John...
video record for Open Mind 3(1995) : Mirror with a memory Open Mind 3(1995) : Mirror with a memoryOpen University series Open Mind. Programme follows a researcher who is looking at how images are...
video record for Ever wondered? 2 : Extremes Ever wondered? 2 : ExtremesThis programme looks at the how the Human body copes with heat loss, and how we can help to reduce...
video record for Ever wondered? 2 : Crime Ever wondered? 2 : CrimeThis programme looks at how DNA analysis and psychological profiling assist in catching criminals....
video record for Ever wondered? 2: Music Ever wondered? 2: MusicThis programme looks at the impact of salsa music on the global community, interviews 'Stars in...
video record for Ever wondered? 2: Stars Ever wondered? 2: StarsThis programme looks at people's beliefs in astrology, interests in astronomy and athelete...
video record for The bottom line : series 4 episode 3 The bottom line : series 4 episode 3The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
video record for Nature of Britain: BBC West Midlands Nature of Britain: BBC West MidlandsFollowing on immediately after six of the eight main Nature of Britain programmes, - six...
video record for The bottom line : series 2 episode 3 The bottom line : series 2 episode 3The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...