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The OU has been in partnership with the BBC for over 40 years, co-producing up to 25 peak-time TV and radio series every year. Our broadcasts aim to inspire through innovative exploration of subjects and engaging teaching materials.

New BBC series delves into unseen world of the British Foreign Office

November 14, 2018

The Open University has partnered with the BBC to co-produce a three-part documentary, which explores the strange, secretive and fascinating world of the British Foreign and…

BBC series School: your questions answered

November 12, 2018

Why can teachers no longer just be teachers? What are the human impacts of budget cuts on today’s school children? Is pastoral care an important part…

The Prosecutors: new series throws light on Crown Prosecution Service

July 25, 2018

The second series of The Prosecutors, co-produced by The Open University and Gold Star Productions for the BBC, begins on Thursday 2 August at 9pm on…

In depth: What is a smart city?

July 23, 2018

The Open University is at the forefront of examining how ‘smart cities’ work. But what is a smart city? Do you know if you live in…

New series uncovers biggest engineering challenge for a generation

July 18, 2018

London’s Victorian sewer network is at bursting point and its tunnels are regularly pushed past their limit. A huge engineering project is underway to massively expand…

Memories tell 70 year history of NHS in new BBC series

June 29, 2018

Thursday 5 July marks the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS), one of the nation’s best loved institutions. To celebrate this milestone and the vital role it plays…

Will a pill be enough to end the HIV epidemic?

June 27, 2018

The People vs the NHS: Who Gets the Drugs? on BBC2 at 9pm on Wednesday 27 June, is an Open University and BBC co-production, following the incredible story of…

Happy Birthday NHS! Three OU/BBC programmes mark 70th anniversary

June 20, 2018

Thursday 5 July marks the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service, one of the nation’s best loved institutions. To celebrate this milestone and the vital role…

Why “civilisation” remains a contested term: OU academics explain

February 28, 2018

The new landmark BBC series, Civilisations, co-produced by The Open University, is set to bring history and art to life in a stunning piece of television.…