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Open University programmes on TV, radio and online

Updated Friday, 13th March 2015

For half a century, the OU has produced programmes with the BBC (and now, other broadcasters). Here's a guide to what's coming up in the next few days, and what you can catch up with via iPlayer.

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Coming up

Trump Takes on the World : Episode 2

Thursday, 4th March 2021 02:00 - BBC Two (England only)

Donald Trump’s top advisers and the leaders who clashed with him lift the lid on the critical moments of his foreign... Learn more: Trump Takes on the World : Episode 2

The Secret Life of Books: Series 1 Episode 5

Thursday, 4th March 2021 02:30 - BBC Four

Uncover the secrets of classic works of fiction that we all know and love. Learn more: The Secret Life of Books: Series 1 Episode 5

BBC Inside Science 2020/21 series: 4 March 2021

Thursday, 4th March 2021 16:30 - BBC Radio 4

Adam Rutherford and guests illuminate the mysteries and controversies behind the science that's changing our world. Learn more: BBC Inside Science 2020/21 series: 4 March 2021

The Secret Life of Books: Series 1 Episode 1

Thursday, 4th March 2021 19:10 - BBC Four

Uncover the secrets of classic works of fiction that we all know and love. Learn more: The Secret Life of Books: Series 1 Episode 1

The Bottom Line 2021: 4 March 2021

Thursday, 4th March 2021 20:30 - BBC Radio 4

Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show with people at the top giving insight into what matters. Learn more: The Bottom Line 2021: 4 March 2021

BBC Inside Science 2020/21 series: 4 March 2021

Thursday, 4th March 2021 21:00 - BBC Radio 4

Adam Rutherford and guests illuminate the mysteries and controversies behind the science that's changing our world. Learn more: BBC Inside Science 2020/21 series: 4 March 2021

Forensics: The Real CSI: Series 2 - Episode 2.

Friday, 5th March 2021 00:30 - BBC Two (England only)

“My job is to get to the truth, to speak for those who can't speak for themselves”. Learn more: Forensics: The Real CSI: Series 2 - Episode 2.

The Secret Life of Books: Series 1 Episode 1

Friday, 5th March 2021 01:15 - BBC Four

Uncover the secrets of classic works of fiction that we all know and love. Learn more: The Secret Life of Books: Series 1 Episode 1

The Bottom Line 2021: 4 March 2021

Saturday, 6th March 2021 17:30 - BBC Radio 4

Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show with people at the top giving insight into what matters. Learn more: The Bottom Line 2021: 4 March 2021