Although natural history programmes had been seen before, it wasn't until David Attenborough started this epic series that the genre really took off. The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC 000391), an exempt charity in England & Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (SC 038302). Includes programmes with OU founders Jennie Lee and Harold Wilson. Home of free OU learning materials. Visit our online exhibitions to explore archive materials on a particular theme. John Craven was chosen to present the programme, sitting in front of a desk, not behind, so as not to remind children of a teacher. Nostalgia Central is an enormous scrapbook providing a trip from the Rockin 50s via the Swinging 60s, the Mirror-balled 70s and Day-Glo 80s to the Grunge-filled 90s. The Open University is an expert in flexible higher education that fits around your working life. Open University programmes were aired at odd corners of the schedule, heralded by the animated OU logo and fanfare – the opening of Divertimento for Three Trumpets and Three Trombones by Leonard Salzedo. A brief exploration of the history of The OU. It raised controversial issues about class, race and manners in 70s England, and was the first time cameras had simply filmed daily life without direct interviews - the earliest example of 'reality TV'. A selection of clips from the OU Archive exploring the OU's teaching of Shakespeare. Today the Open University make programmes of general interest through a successful partnership with the BBC. … An overview celebrating 50 years of research at The Open University. All rights reserved. The award winning Fawlty Towers, Are You Being Servedand The Good Life, plus the ratings topping Morecambe and Wise Showand The Two Ronnieswere the big hits of … For help, information and advice regarding the OU Digital Archive contact the University Archive team: You can also refer to the FAQs on Using digital archive content, Library Services > Its information was wide-ranging, including news, weather, and sport. Browse our selection of publically available archive materials, Over 160 photographs relating to the history of The Open University, Television programmes about The Open University from the 1970s onwards. BBC TV's "Swap Shop" 22 12 79 - Duration: 21:14. Queen For A Day was a "sympathy" contest, hosted by Jack Bailey. All rights reserved. Despite hyper-inflation in much of the world, the BBC scored major hits in its light entertainment programmes. Over 160 photographs from 1969 onwards. This was because there was insufficient money to update the programmes unless the course itself was revised, and the presenters were academics rather than broadcasters. This exhibition takes a look at the life of Jennie Lee, Baroness Lee of Asheridge, through some of the materials held in the Jennie Lee Archive collection at The Open University. Expansion rate of 200 programmes … It was an immediate success with more than 40,000 people applying for 24,000 places. He... 1 9 5 6 - 1 9 6 4 (USA) The latest feature in our series about pioneering staff of The Open University takes a closer look at the OU’s second Chancellor Gerald Gardiner. Suddenly, insomniacs and early risers could watch ‘Man’s Religious Quest’, ‘Engineering Mechanics’ and ‘Solids and Fluids’ presented by a man in a kipper tie with a Zapata moustache and very long hair for years as the courses were repeated and repeated and repeated. Details about current OU courses, OpenLearn > All content on this site is subject to the Open University Conditions of Use. The BBC and The Open University joined forces to create a long-standing partnership which transformed access to university education. The award winning Fawlty Towers, Are You Being Served and The Good Life, plus the ratings topping Morecambe and Wise Show and The Two Ronnies were the big hits of the 1970s. American Dick Starrett (Patrick O’Neal) is an insurance claims detective based in London. CEEFAX finally ceased operation in October 2012, but other broadcasters’ teletext services remain on air and popular, particularly in the Nordic countries. Includes the creation of the OU, the growth of the organisation, expansion and consolidation, the changing student experience and The OU today. The BBC also developed CEEFAX for TV, and quadraphonic sound for radio. Originally designed by BBC engineers to provide subtitles for the deaf, CEEFAX (derived from 'see-facts') was the first teletext service in the world. Television and non-broadcast materials. The Open University is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in relation to its secondary activity of credit broking. Because the Open University paid the BBC for production costs, the programmes were produced solely for use in coursework and not for wider commercial appeal. Video/Film Video: Over 10,000 reels/cassettes. In 2006 the late-night teaching ended, replaced by other teaching methods such as DVD and the internet. Historical OU TV and Radio The Open University has produced a number of series to inform students and a wider audience about the University. The Open University is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in relation to its secondary activity of credit broking. The OU Digital Archive contains Open University study materials and items relating to the history of the University.