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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.

Turning 20 – final episode of ‘Child of Our Time’ airs tonight

March 11, 2020

Child of Our Time, the ground-breaking series that began 20 years ago filming a group of babies from the moment they were born, returns to our…

Series puts images into focus

March 3, 2020

A fascinating look at how the image has developed across the ages and transformed our lives comes to television screens in March 2020. The Age of…

Finding out the secrets of the museum

February 6, 2020

An exquisite 18th century portrait, a colourful Dior dress and dozens of delightful curiosities. These are just some of the fascinating secrets revealed in a new…

Series sees Ed Balls explore rise of populism

January 22, 2020

Former politician-turned presenter Ed Balls embarks on his travels again in this new BBC/OU co-production, which this time finds him in Europe. After the success of…

Getting to know the Green Originals

January 10, 2020

A new radio series – co-produced by The Open University and the BBC – recognises the pioneers of the environmental movement who championed “green” causes and…

BBC/ OU documentary wins Mind Media Award

November 21, 2019

Actor, David Harewood has won a Mind Media Award for his work in David Harewood: Psychosis and Me, a co-produced documentary by the BBC and The Open…

Autumnwatch returns to our screens and results from Springwatch survey

October 29, 2019

Autumnwatch is back on BBC Two on Tuesday 29 October at 8pm for a new, four-part series co-produced by the BBC and The Open University’s Broadcast…

OU collaborates with BBC on The Big Hospital Experiment

September 3, 2019

On Wednesday 4 September, episode one of The Big Hospital Experiment airs on BBC Two at 9pm. Co-produced by the BBC and The Open University’s Broadcast…

OU/ BBC co-productions shortlisted for prestigious award

July 29, 2019

Four programmes co-produced by the BBC and The Open University’s Broadcast and Partnership Team with WELS, FASS and STEM have been shortlisted for various categories in…

8 Days: To the Moon and Back – OU/ BBC co-pro told through the eyes of the astronauts

July 10, 2019

The Apollo 11 mission – when humans first set foot on the Moon – stunned the world to become an unforgettable global phenomenon. 8 Days: To…

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