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 Open Mind 2(1995) : Beautiful dreamers Open Mind 2(1995) : Beautiful dreamersThis programme looks into what young people want and how they see the future.
audio record of How to floodproof a city.We look at engineering solutions that could slow down the flow of water into streets, after extreme...
audio record of AgentsThis week the programme looks at the business of agents. What exactly do they do and are they...
audio record of Free thinking : Is the world really shrinking?BBC3/Radio Merseyside event Free thinking. BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Merseyside came together for a...
video record for Inventing the impossible Inventing the impossibleThe team of inventors are challenged to come up with ways to change the lives of three more...
video record for Britain's fat fight with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Britain's fat fight with Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstallBritain is already the fattest country in western Europe and if current trends continue, more than...
audio record of All in the mind: Emotionally unstable personality disorder, Agreeableness and money, EmodiversityClaudia visits a specialist personality disorder clinic in South London where she meets Jo, Susan...
audio record of Teenage business EntrepreneursAs children few of us have had experience of running a business. But this week we'll be hearing...
audio record of All in the mind: Citizens UK and mental health, Robin Ince, Film cuts and attentionA year ago a community organisation in Tyne and Wear called Citizens UK brought together people...
audio record of Is strategy necessary for success?What is strategy and why do businesses need it? What distinguishes a good strategy from a bad one...
audio record of Economics With Subtitles: How buying Cocaine helps the GovernmentThe surprising story of GDP and whether it's time to change how we measure our economy. Economics...
audio record of All in the mind: 30th anniversary, Incivility of politicians, Arctic scientist's mental health
video record for Nation on film 1 : Private passions Nation on film 1 : Private passionsIn the years between the Great Depression and the outbreak of the Second World War there was a boom...
video record for Ever wondered? : Self image Ever wondered? : Self image
video record for Ever wondered? : Self image (remake) Ever wondered? : Self image (remake)This is a remake of the original programme at...
audio record of Bottom line: Repairs: How Can Businesses Make Money From Fixing Things?With the success of the BBC programme The Repair Shop, Evan Davis examines the business...
audio record of Bottom line: Running a Business: The Bottom Line Answers Your QuestionsHow would you invest £100k? Do entrepreneurs have super-human levels of optimism? How can you keep...
audio record of Inside science: Spooky scienceIt’s our Halloween special from a rain-soaked Jodrell Bank in Cheshire. We find out what you can...
video record for Beagle 2: a search for life : animation Beagle 2: a search for life : animationThis film is the computer animation of the projected landing of the Beagle probe on Mars. NOTE:...
audio record of 26th International Playwriting Competition: By God's MercyThe second of two winning plays from the BBC World Service/British Council International...
audio record of How To Build A BridgeCivil engineers would argue they are the unsung heroes of the railways, roads and bridges we all...
audio record of 26th International Playwriting Competition - A Broken Heart in a WarzoneIn this dark comedy set in an unnamed warzone, two thieves have come up with an audacious plan to...
video record for Whose English? : 'An English Education' ; Wideworld programme 78 Whose English? : 'An English Education' ; Wideworld programme 78Anglia Television/Channel 5 series Wideworld.;N.B. this series consists of a re-versioning of OU...
video record for Whose health? : Why me why now? ; Wideworld programme 96 Whose health? : Why me why now? ; Wideworld programme 96Whether it's a chronic disease like rheumatoid arthritis or a simple headache, everyone has ideas...