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 Nation on film 2 : Women's football 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 for Nation on Film 2 : Kearton's wildlife 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 for Nation on Film 2 : Flying with Cobham 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 for Nation on Film 2 : The Ramsden collection 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 for Ever wondered about food : Sugar 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 for Ever wondered about food : Rice Ever wondered about food : Rice'350 million people eat rice every day - for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The story of rice charts...
video record for Ever wondered about food : Fish 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 for Ever wondered about food : Nuts Ever wondered about food : Nuts'Nuts have been nibbled the world over since dinosaurs roamed the earth. In this episode, Ever...
video record for Ever wondered about food : Sausages 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 for Ever wondered about food : Berries 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 for Indian school: 1. The new boy Indian school: 1. The new boyThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for Indian school: 2. Transcendental education Indian school: 2. Transcendental educationThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for Indian school: 4. Hinglish Indian school: 4. HinglishThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for Indian school: 6. A spiritual journey Indian school: 6. A spiritual journeyThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for Indian school: 8. East meets west Indian school: 8. East meets westThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for Indian school: 3. Cyber genius Indian school: 3. Cyber geniusThis fast-paced documentary series follows a remarkable year in two contrasting schools in Pune,...
video record for Stardate : Comet Impact TV1 Stardate : Comet Impact TV1As NASA crashes a space-probe into a comet, blasting a crater the size of Wembley stadium, the...
video record for Stardate : Comet Impact TV2 Stardate : Comet Impact TV2As NASA crashes a space-probe into a comet, blasting a crater the size of Wembley stadium, the...
video record for History Mysteries 1 : the secrets of the smugglers' tunnnels 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 for History Mysteries 2 : the postmistress who was a spy 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 for History Mysteries 3 : The city under the sea 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 for History Mysteries 7 : highway robbery History Mysteries 7 : highway robberyAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record for History Mysteries 4 : the town of black silk 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 for History Mysteries 5 : the tower, the Queen and the outlaws 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 for History Mysteries 6 : puzzle at the palace 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 for History Mysteries 7 : higway robbery History Mysteries 7 : higway robberyAn expert team of historical detectives embark upon a ten part series for BBC Two searching out...
video record for History Mysteries 8 : murder at the castle 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 for History Mysteries 9 : the hunt for the lost railways 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 for History Mysteries 10 : the man with two tombs 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 for Family Ties 2 : The man from Mars Family Ties 2 : The man from MarsIn this compelling documentary series six brave individuals embark upon an often emotional journey...
video record for Family Ties 3 : Flesh and blood Family Ties 3 : Flesh and bloodIn this compelling documentary series six brave individuals embark upon an often emotional journey...
video record for Family Ties 4 : Anthony and Zoran's big adventure Family Ties 4 : Anthony and Zoran's big adventureIn this compelling documentary series six brave individuals embark upon an often emotional journey...
video record for Family Ties 1 : Jamaican roots revival Family Ties 1 : Jamaican roots revivalIn this compelling documentary series six brave individuals embark upon an often emotional journey...
video record for Family Ties 5 : On the wrong side of the Royal blanket 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 for Family Ties 6 : Keeping Mum Family Ties 6 : Keeping MumIn this compelling documentary series six brave individuals embark upon an often emotional journey...
video record for The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Oliver Cromwell The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Oliver CromwellMark Steel take his own unique look at the life of Oliver Cromwell
video record for The Mark Steel lectures series 3 : Cromwell; Chaucer; Descartes The Mark Steel lectures series 3 : Cromwell; Chaucer; DescartesThe comedian Mark Steel looks at the lives and works of historical figures
video record for The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : René Descartes The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : René DescartesMark Steel take his own unique look at the life of René Descartes
video record for The Mark Steel lectures series 3 : Chaplin, Che Guevara, Tubman The Mark Steel lectures series 3 : Chaplin, Che Guevara, TubmanThe comedian Mark Steel looks at the lives and works of historical figures
video record for The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Che Guevara The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Che GuevaraMark Steel take his own unique look at the life of Che Guevara
video record for The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Harriet Tubman The Mark Steel Lectures Series 3 : Harriet TubmanMark Steel take his own unique look at the life of Harriet Tubman
video record for Nobody's normal : Baby love Nobody's normal : Baby loveThis series explores the everyday lives of disabled people, from birth through to coping with...
video record for Nation on film : Shooting the war Nation on film : Shooting the warA special episode of Nation on film, Shooting the War, marks the 60th anniversary of VE Day. Using...
video record for Rough science 6 : power Rough science 6 : powerKicking off the new series of Rough Science, at their high altitude base in the Rocky Mountains,...
video record for Rough science 6 : safety Rough science 6 : safetyFire is a major hazard in the dry Colorado environment and Mike and Jonathan's challenge is to...
video record for Rough science 6 : mountain Rough science 6 : mountainThe Rough Science base this year sits on the slopes of a magnificent mountain: Mount Kendall. And...
video record for Rough science 6 : clean Rough science 6 : cleanJonathan has to build a washing machine from scratch. It's a task that stretches his ingenuity to...
video record for Rough science 6 : mine Rough science 6 : mineThis week's challenge is to find a way to detect radioactive rocks and flammable gases. On day...
video record for Rough science 6 : photo Rough science 6 : photoIn this task the team must take a memento of the mill and send it, by air, along a valley to Kate....
video record for Can Gerry Robinson fix the NHS? Programme 1 Can Gerry Robinson fix the NHS? Programme 1Programme 1 in a three part series in which businessman Sir Gerry Robinson takes on the biggest...