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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.

OU takes home gold at the 2020 BAFTA TV Awards

August 4, 2020

Blue Planet Live, a co-production between The Open University (OU) and the BBC, took home gold at the first virtual British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA). Up…

OU and BBC launch BAME mental health campaign

August 3, 2020

The Open University has partnered with the BBC to co-produce another digital series, similar to the mental health campaign from earlier in the year, but this…

OU partners with BBC to support the nation in maintaining good mental health

May 15, 2020

The Open University has partnered with the BBC to co-produce a digital series to support maintaining good mental health during the pandemic lockdown. New content –…

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…

Hospital is back on our screens for another powerful series

February 12, 2020

Hospital, the fly-on-the-wall series that documents the incredible work and hardship faced by seven hospitals in Liverpool, is back for its fifth series. Co-produced by the…

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…