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OU 40th anniversary: The Open University today

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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.

25 Jun
2009
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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.

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