The OU today
Back to the future
Leo McKern, Patrick Stewart, some giant tumbling dice - watch 40 years of the OU as we rewind.
Related programme
A key part of The Open University has been its relationship with the BBC. Back at the start, students would gather round the television at less-than-sociable hours to watch course segments. Now, though, as our birthday trailer shows, Open University programming is out in the light - and has something for everyone.
Watch
You need the Flash Player (version 7 or higher) to view this clip - download Flash.
Read
Hermione Cockburn: We’re on a mission so get ready for some time travel.
Voiceover: For the past 40 years ...
Jimmy Doherty: It was a simple but thrilling idea.
Voiceover: ... together, the Open University and the BBC ...
Robert Winston: Yellow, blue, green, yellow.
Voiceover: ... have been making learning more, and more, inspiring.
James May: Don’t like the way you’ve put your crash helmet on, what’s that for?
Neil Oliver: Welcome to the story of Coast.
Alice Roberts: Quite big waves out here.
Voiceover: The Open University in partnership with the BBC.
James May: That’s absolutely fabulous.
Voiceover: Celebrating 40 years of bringing inspiration to the nation.
Content last updated: 25/06/2009
