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BBC Ideas
Short films for curious minds.
Open University programmes on TV, radio and online
The OU has a unique partnership with the BBC, co-producing content for radio, television and online channels. We also work with a range of other broadcasters in the UK and internationally.
Here’s what’s coming up in next few days and what you can catch up with via iPlayer.
Thinking Allowed 2019
Thinking Allowed explores how society works, with leading social science experts.
Blue Planet II
Sir David Attenborough presents Blue Planet II.
Full Steam Ahead
It’s Full Steam Ahead for historians Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn as they bring back to life the golden age of steam and explore how the Victorian railways created modern Britain.
The Great British Year
The definitive portrait of the spectacular nature of the country over the course of one year.
The Hairy Bikers: Bakeation - Cutdown edition
The Hairy Bikers Bakeation tour - in slightly smaller portions.
Frozen Planet
A stunning portrait of life at the poles, presented by David Attenborough.
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