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The Story of the Open University

Lenny Henry presents a documentary celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Open University. Contributors include David Attenborough, Myleene Klass and Anna Ford.

In 1969 change was in the air. Man stepped on the moon and Britain launched a revolutionary new kind of university, one where the lectures were televised and the students could study at home. It was greeted with scepticism, both by politicians and academics, but went on to become a much-loved, and often spoofed, British institution.

Lenny Henry tells the story of the Open University and reveals how it changed his own life. Featuring contributions from Sir David Attenborough, Myleene Klass and Anna Ford.

59 minutes

Last on

Wed 23 Apr 2014 00:20
BBC Two Scotland

Credits

Presenter Lenny Henry
Participant David Attenborough
Participant Myleene Klass
Participant Anna Ford
Producer David Symonds
Director David Symonds
Executive Producer William Lyons

Broadcasts

  • Sat 1 Aug 2009 21:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 2 Aug 2009 03:15
    BBC Four
  • Wed 5 Aug 2009 22:30
    BBC Four
  • Thu 6 Aug 2009 01:30
    BBC Four
  • Wed 7 Oct 2009 23:50
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Yorkshire
  • Thu 8 Oct 2009 00:20
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Wed 23 Dec 2009 01:05
    BBC Four
  • Tue 15 Jun 2010 02:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 19 Jun 2010 01:30
    BBC Four
  • Tue 22 Apr 2014 23:20
    BBC Two except Scotland & Yorkshire
  • Wed 23 Apr 2014 00:20
    BBC Two Scotland