Dear Richard,
Many thanks for this helpful response and information about Paul Gerhardt.
Regards,
Dan
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From: Richard Haynes [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 23 March 2010 17:35
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Dan
This sounds like a fascinating project. One person that will be worth talking to is Paul Gerhardt who set up the BBC 2 learning zone. He now runs a consultancy on digital archives (having run the BBC Creative Archive project). His details can be found at http://www.archivesforcreativity.com/about.aspx
Best of luck with the project.
Richard
Dr Richard Haynes
Director, Stirling Media Research Institute
University of Stirling
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Dan,
The project sounds fascinating. I came across some interesting material on the OU while I was researching my book on the history of Radio 4 - memos and committee meeting minutes at the BBC written archives from the 1970s in which senior executives frequently grumbled about OU programmes blockin-up the radio schedules, etc. I'm just heading off to the US for a month or so, but could forward details to you when I return if you think this might be helpful.
Best,
David.
Dr David Hendy,
University of Westminster.
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Sent: Tue, 23 March, 2010 12:37:58
Subject: [BBC-HISTORY] The Open University and the BBC: appeal for help
This is an introduction and an appeal for help.
I've recently started working on the history of The Open University in the UK (OU). The intention is to write a scholarly, accessible book. From 1971 OU teaching materials were broadcast via BBC TV and radio channels, initially from Alexandra Palace. In later years programmes were made on the Open University' campus in Milton Keynes. The relationships between producers and academics and between the university and the BBC were complex and not always harmonious. There is a multi-faceted history of educational broadcasts, lectures on the television and the idea of a 'University of the Air'. I'd like to communicate with those interested in such matters. Please contact me if you think that you might be able to suggest appropriate contacts or ideas or if the relationship between the BBC and The Open University is of interest to you. I am based in Milton Keynes where there is an OU archive.
Thank you,
Dan Weinbren
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