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 The bottom line : series 7 episode 1The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
video record The bottom line : series 7 episode 2The view from the top of business. Presented by Evan Davis, the Bottom Line cuts through confusion,...
video record Nobody's normal : Education, education, educationStarting with birth stories, we follow different families through lifetime's landmarks - going to...
video record Nobody's normal : Love is in the airThis series explores the everyday lives of disabled people, from birth through to coping with...
video record Nobody's normal : Moving onThis series explores the everyday lives of disabled people, from birth through to coping with...
video record Nobody's normal : Who caresThis series explores the everyday lives of disabled people, from birth through to coping with...
video record Stardate : Mysteries of VenusAs the Venus Express spacecraft approaches its destination, Stardate: Mysteries of Venus comes to...
video record Nation on film 2 : Package holidaysNation on Film takes a fascinating look at history from both sides of the camera. The series uses...
video record Nation on film 2 : Women's footballThis BBC/Open University series delves into Britain's past to look at the country's history as...
video record Nation on Film 2 : Kearton's wildlifeNation on Film takes a fascinating look at history from both sides of the camera. The series uses...
video record Nation on Film 2 : Flying with CobhamNation on Film takes a fascinating look at history from both sides of the camera. The series uses...
video record Nation on Film 2 : The Ramsden collectionNation on Film takes a fascinating look at history from both sides of the camera. The series uses...
video record Ever wondered about food : Sugar'Sugar occurs naturally in almost everything we eat, and we love it so much that we scoff down an...
video record Ever wondered about food : Rice'350 million people eat rice every day - for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The story of rice charts...
video record Ever wondered about food : Fish'In this edition Ever Wondered About Food is enjoying fish to the full - what's healthy, what's...
video record Ever wondered about food : Nuts'Nuts have been nibbled the world over since dinosaurs roamed the earth. In this episode, Ever...
video record Ever wondered about food : Sausages'175,000 tonnes of sausages are eaten each year, making them one of the nation's favourite foods....
video record Ever wondered about food : Berries'Did you know a strawberry isn't technically a berry, but grapes and kiwi fruits are? Paul traces...
video record Indian school: 1. The new boyThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record Indian school: 2. Transcendental educationThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record Indian school: 4. HinglishThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record Indian school: 6. A spiritual journeyThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record Indian school: 8. East meets westThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record Indian school: 3. Cyber geniusThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record Stardate : Comet Impact TV1As NASA crashes a space-probe into a comet, blasting a crater the size of Wembley stadium, the...
video record Stardate : Comet Impact TV2As NASA crashes a space-probe into a comet, blasting a crater the size of Wembley stadium, the...
video record History Mysteries 1 : the secrets of the smugglers' tunnnelsAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record History Mysteries 2 : the postmistress who was a spyAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record History Mysteries 3 : The city under the seaAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record History Mysteries 7 : highway robberyAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record History Mysteries 4 : the town of black silkAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record History Mysteries 5 : the tower, the Queen and the outlawsAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record History Mysteries 6 : puzzle at the palaceAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record History Mysteries 7 : higway robberyAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record History Mysteries 8 : murder at the castleAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record History Mysteries 9 : the hunt for the lost railwaysAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record History Mysteries 10 : the man with two tombsAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record Family Ties 2 : The man from MarsIn this compelling documentary series six brave individuals embark upon an often emotional journey...
video record Family Ties 3 : Flesh and bloodIn this compelling documentary series six brave individuals embark upon an often emotional journey...
video record Family Ties 4 : Anthony and Zoran's big adventureIn this compelling documentary series six brave individuals embark upon an often emotional journey...
video record Family Ties 1 : Jamaican roots revivalIn this compelling documentary series six brave individuals embark upon an often emotional journey...
video record Family Ties 5 : On the wrong side of the Royal blanketIn this compelling documentary series six brave individuals embark upon an often emotional journey...
video record Family Ties 6 : Keeping MumIn this compelling documentary series six brave individuals embark upon an often emotional journey...
video record The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Oliver CromwellMark Steel take his own unique look at the life of Oliver Cromwell
video record The Mark Steel lectures series 3 : Cromwell; Chaucer; DescartesThe comedian Mark Steel looks at the lives and works of historical figures
video record The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : René DescartesMark Steel take his own unique look at the life of René Descartes
video record The Mark Steel lectures series 3 : Chaplin, Che Guevara, TubmanThe comedian Mark Steel looks at the lives and works of historical figures
video record The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Che GuevaraMark Steel take his own unique look at the life of Che Guevara
video record The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Harriet TubmanMark Steel take his own unique look at the life of Harriet Tubman
video record Nobody's normal : Baby loveThis series explores the everyday lives of disabled people, from birth through to coping with...