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 The ad factor 1: the pitching process The ad factor 1: the pitching process
video record for Breaking the seal 5 : legal Breaking the seal 5 : legalThis programme looks at the penal system from the middle ages
video record for The ad factor 1(non URL version): the pitching process The ad factor 1(non URL version): the pitching process
video record for The ad factor 2: the creatives The ad factor 2: the creatives
video record for The ad factor 2(non URL version): the creatives The ad factor 2(non URL version): the creatives
video record for The ad factor 3(non URL version): the roll out The ad factor 3(non URL version): the roll out
video record for The ad factor 3: the roll out The ad factor 3: the roll out
video record for Blue sky 1 : flights of fancy : how the structure of a butterfly wings inspire the military Blue sky 1 : flights of fancy : how the structure of a butterfly wings inspire the militaryThis programme looks at how the military could use the colours and reflection of light on a moth's...
video record for Blue sky 4 : dancing in space : how dancers might help with spinal injuries Blue sky 4 : dancing in space : how dancers might help with spinal injuriesThis programme looks at how movement in dance helps scientists understand muscle and spinal movements.
video record for Blue sky 5 : spaced out : how art could help mathematicians? Blue sky 5 : spaced out : how art could help mathematicians?This programme looks at how we see space differently
video record for Blue sky 6 : crocodile cure : what medics can learn from crocodiles Blue sky 6 : crocodile cure : what medics can learn from crocodilesThis programme looks at how plastic surgeons became interested in crocodiles
video record for Blue sky 8 : running rockets : science fiction or fact Blue sky 8 : running rockets : science fiction or factThis programme looks at the problem of travelling to other solar systems and the energy which...
video record for Blue sky 7 : dirty business : germs are bad for you aren't they? Blue sky 7 : dirty business : germs are bad for you aren't they?This programme looks at why we need to be in contact with some germs
video record for Blue sky 2 : artificial unintelligence : why ants inspire the simplest robots Blue sky 2 : artificial unintelligence : why ants inspire the simplest robotsThis programme looks at how ants work together without leadership, this is then applied to robots
video record for Blue sky 3 : lab on a chip : does size matter in chemistry? Blue sky 3 : lab on a chip : does size matter in chemistry?This programme looks at Micro reactor technology
video record for Blue sky 12: working the crowd : until recently we thought crowds behaved like fluids Blue sky 12: working the crowd : until recently we thought crowds behaved like fluidsThis programme looks at the movement of crowds. How a mathematician came up with an equation that...
video record for Blue sky 11 : the big bang : how star gazing can help catching criminals Blue sky 11 : the big bang : how star gazing can help catching criminalsThis programme looks at how scientists who improve satellite pictures can help with CCT images
video record for Blue sky 10 : making muscle : why big muscles interest engineers Blue sky 10 : making muscle : why big muscles interest engineersThis programme looks at how engineers can apply the movement of muscle to their trade
video record for Blue sky 9 : staring : have you ever had the sense of being stared at? Blue sky 9 : staring : have you ever had the sense of being stared at?This programme looks at whether we know when we are being stared at
video record for Lab detectives : tape lab Lab detectives : tape labThis programme looks at how forensic science is used in solving crimes
video record for Lab detectives : DNA Lab detectives : DNAThis programme looks at how forensic science is used in solving crimes
video record for Lab detectives : fibres Lab detectives : fibresThis programme looks at how forensic science is used in solving crimes
video record for Lab detectives : toxicology Lab detectives : toxicologyThis programme looks at how forensic science is used in solving crimes
video record for Lab detectives : entomology Lab detectives : entomologyThis programme looks at how forensic science is used in solving crimes
video record for Molecule shorts 4 compilation Molecule shorts 4 compilationThis programme shows us what it would be like if we could see all the molecules around us. This is...
video record for Lab detectives : paint and glass Lab detectives : paint and glassThis programme looks at how forensic science is used in solving crimes
video record for Molecule shorts 3 Molecule shorts 3This programme shows us what it would be like if we could see all the molecules around us
video record for Molecule shorts 2 Molecule shorts 2This programme shows us what it would be like if we could see all the molecules around us
video record for Molecule shorts 1 Molecule shorts 1This programme shows us what it would be like if we could see all the molecules around us
video record for The Cock and Bull 1 : ageing The Cock and Bull 1 : ageing
video record for From here to modernity 3 From here to modernity 3This programme takes a detailed look at the modernist movement of the mid-late 20th century,...
video record for From here to modernity 1 From here to modernity 1This programme takes a detailed look at the modernist movement of the early 20th century,...
video record for Civil War 3 : total war Civil War 3 : total warThis programme describes the key battles of the English Civil war between 1644 and 1646, and the...
video record for From here to modernity 2 From here to modernity 2This programme takes a detailed look at the modernist movement of the mid 20th century,...
video record for Civil War 1 : the breakdown Civil War 1 : the breakdownThis programme describes the Scottish origins of the English Civil War between 1625 and 1641
video record for Civil War 4 : the end game Civil War 4 : the end gameThis programme describes the events between 1646 and 1649 which led to the trial and execution of...
video record for Civil War 2 : taking sides Civil War 2 : taking sidesThis programme describes the Irish rebellion, and the growing rift between King Charles I and...
video record for Dramatic science : making astronauts Part 3 Dramatic science : making astronauts Part 3This is a mini drama series looking at the technology of artificial insemination
video record for Dramatic science : making astronauts Part 2 Dramatic science : making astronauts Part 2This is a mini drama series looking at the technology of artificial insemination
video record for Cell City 1 Cell City 1This programme uses city-based life to visualise microbiotic cell-based life.
video record for Cell City 2 Cell City 2This programme uses city-based activities to visualise microbiotic cell-based activities.
video record for Cell City 3 Cell City 3This programme uses city-based communication and ageing to visualise similarities in microbiotic...
video record for Science shack 2 : when the oil runs dry Science shack 2 : when the oil runs dryThis programme investigates how we will manage when our oil supplies run out in the future
video record for Science shack 5 : paper planes Science shack 5 : paper planesThis programme looks at the science shack team constructing the biggest aircraft from paper that...
video record for Science shack 1 : walking on the ceiling Science shack 1 : walking on the ceilingThis programme investigates how flies are able to walk on the ceiling
video record for Science shack 3 : human power Science shack 3 : human powerThis programme investigates how fast a human powered vehicle can go
video record for Science shack 4 : lightning Science shack 4 : lightningThis programme looks at the chances of being struck by lightning and the effects
video record for Science shack 6 : millennium bridge Science shack 6 : millennium bridgeThis programme looks at why the millennium bridge wobbled
video record for The Cock and Bull 2 : life & the universe The Cock and Bull 2 : life & the universe
video record for The Cock and Bull 4 : chemical world The Cock and Bull 4 : chemical world