http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc Is the world of politics anything like "Yes Minister" or "The Thick Of It"? Are scientists all as geeky as Denzil Dexter from "The Fast Show"? This collection of videos looks at the funny side of different professions and the stereotypes within them, through the best of British comedy. Using clips from "Harry Enfield" to "That Mitchell and Webb Look"  this series will give you an idea of where careers might lead you - from IT to social work. The Open University 2011 en Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:30:28 +0000 OU Podcast System by KMi http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/fta_jpeg_01768_std.jpg http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc The Funny Thing About... - for iPad/Mac/PC Is the world of politics anything like "Yes Minister" or "The Thick Of It"? Are scientists all as geeky as Denzil Dexter from "The Fast Show"? This collection of videos looks at the funny side of different professions and the stereotypes within them, through the best of British comedy. 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Using clips from "Harry Enfield" to "That Mitchell and Webb Look"  this series will give you an idea of where careers might lead you - from IT to social work. teacher, judge, politician, social worker, IT, scientist, journalist, languages, The Open University true podcast itunes The Open University's Richard Heffernan discusses civil servants, spin doctors and politics, using clips from "Yes, Minister" and "The Thick of It". http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/desktop-all/tfta01.m4v Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:37:08 +0000 The Open University's Richard Heffernan discusses civil servants, spin doctors and politics, using clips from "Yes, Minister" and "The Thick of It". Yes Minister, The Thick of It, politician, civil servant, spin doctor, Blair, Cameron, Milliband, Alistair Campbell The Open University No The Open University's Richard Heffernan discusses civil servants, spin doctors and politics, using clips from "Yes, Minister" and "The Thick of It". 1 00:04:31 The Funny Thing About…Politicians The Open University's Richard Heffernan discusses civil servants, spin doctors and politics, using clips from "Yes, Minister" and "The Thick of It". Yes Minister, The Thick of It, politician, civil servant, spin doctor, Blair, Cameron, Milliband, Alistair Campbell <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/edf151e661" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe> Transcript podcast itunes Transcript -- The Open University's Richard Heffernan discusses civil servants, spin doctors and politics, using clips from "Yes, Minister" and "The Thick of It". Transcript -- The Funny Thing About…Politicians Transcript -- The Open University's Richard Heffernan discusses civil servants, spin doctors and politics, using clips from "Yes, Minister" and "The Thick of It". Yes Minister, The Thick of It, politician, civil servant, spin doctor, Blair, Cameron, Milliband, Alistair Campbell The Open University's Richard Heffernan discusses civil servants, spin doctors and politics, using clips from "Yes, Minister" and "The Thick of It". Yes Minister, The Thick of It, politician, civil servant, spin doctor, Blair, Cameron, Milliband, Alistair Campbell The Open University No Transcript -- The Open University's Richard Heffernan discusses civil servants, spin doctors and politics, using clips from "Yes, Minister" and "The Thick of It". 2 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/transcript/tfta01_01768_17220.pdf Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:37:07 +0000 podcast itunes Are scientists all geeky, bearded men in white lab coats? Featuring clips from "The Fast Show" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", The Open University's Professor Hazel Rymer dispels the stereotype. http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/desktop-all/tfta02.m4v Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:36:08 +0000 Are scientists all geeky, bearded men in white lab coats? Featuring clips from "The Fast Show" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", The Open University's Professor Hazel Rymer dispels the stereotype. Scientists, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Fast Show, Denzil Dexter, volcanoes. The Open University No Are scientists all geeky, bearded men in white lab coats? Featuring clips from "The Fast Show" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", The Open University's Professor Hazel Rymer dispels the stereotype. 3 00:03:31 The Funny Thing About…Scientists Are scientists all geeky, bearded men in white lab coats? Featuring clips from "The Fast Show" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", The Open University's Professor Hazel Rymer dispels the stereotype. Scientists, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Fast Show, Denzil Dexter, volcanoes. <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/0932afdd75" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe> Transcript podcast itunes Transcript -- Are scientists all geeky, bearded men in white lab coats? Featuring clips from "The Fast Show" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", The Open University's Professor Hazel Rymer dispels the stereotype. Transcript -- The Funny Thing About…Scientists Transcript -- Are scientists all geeky, bearded men in white lab coats? Featuring clips from "The Fast Show" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", The Open University's Professor Hazel Rymer dispels the stereotype. Scientists, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Fast Show, Denzil Dexter, volcanoes. Are scientists all geeky, bearded men in white lab coats? Featuring clips from "The Fast Show" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", The Open University's Professor Hazel Rymer dispels the stereotype. Scientists, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Fast Show, Denzil Dexter, volcanoes. The Open University No Transcript -- Are scientists all geeky, bearded men in white lab coats? Featuring clips from "The Fast Show" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", The Open University's Professor Hazel Rymer dispels the stereotype. 4 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/transcript/tfta02_01768_17221.pdf Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:36:07 +0000 podcast itunes What ethical dilemmas do journalists face? The Open University's Professor Derek Matravers explores what it's really like to work in the media, with comedy from Mitchell and Webb and Benedict Cumberbatch. http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/desktop-all/tfta03.m4v Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:35:08 +0000 What ethical dilemmas do journalists face? The Open University's Professor Derek Matravers explores what it's really like to work in the media, with comedy from Mitchell and Webb and Benedict Cumberbatch. Journalists, ethics, philosophy, arts, That Mitchell and Webb Look, Broken News, Benedict Cumberbatch, rolling news The Open University No What ethical dilemmas do journalists face? The Open University's Professor Derek Matravers explores what it's really like to work in the media, with comedy from Mitchell and Webb and Benedict Cumberbatch. 5 00:03:14 The Funny Thing About...Journalists What ethical dilemmas do journalists face? The Open University's Professor Derek Matravers explores what it's really like to work in the media, with comedy from Mitchell and Webb and Benedict Cumberbatch. Journalists, ethics, philosophy, arts, That Mitchell and Webb Look, Broken News, Benedict Cumberbatch, rolling news <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/a42c5bd550" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe> Transcript podcast itunes Transcript -- What ethical dilemmas do journalists face? The Open University's Professor Derek Matravers explores what it's really like to work in the media, with comedy from Mitchell and Webb and Benedict Cumberbatch. Transcript -- The Funny Thing About...Journalists Transcript -- What ethical dilemmas do journalists face? The Open University's Professor Derek Matravers explores what it's really like to work in the media, with comedy from Mitchell and Webb and Benedict Cumberbatch. Journalists, ethics, philosophy, arts, That Mitchell and Webb Look, Broken News, Benedict Cumberbatch, rolling news What ethical dilemmas do journalists face? The Open University's Professor Derek Matravers explores what it's really like to work in the media, with comedy from Mitchell and Webb and Benedict Cumberbatch. Journalists, ethics, philosophy, arts, That Mitchell and Webb Look, Broken News, Benedict Cumberbatch, rolling news The Open University No Transcript -- What ethical dilemmas do journalists face? The Open University's Professor Derek Matravers explores what it's really like to work in the media, with comedy from Mitchell and Webb and Benedict Cumberbatch. 6 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/transcript/tfta03_01768_17222.pdf Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:35:07 +0000 podcast itunes This light hearted film explores what it's like to work in IT, featuring comedy from That Mitchell and Webb Look and The Wrong Door. http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/desktop-all/tfta04.m4v Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:34:08 +0000 This light hearted film explores what it's like to work in IT, featuring comedy from That Mitchell and Webb Look and The Wrong Door. IT, computing, That Mitchell and Webb Look, The Wrong Door. The Open University No This light hearted film explores what it's like to work in IT, featuring comedy from That Mitchell and Webb Look and The Wrong Door. 7 00:02:39 The Funny Thing About…IT This light hearted film explores what it's like to work in IT, featuring comedy from That Mitchell and Webb Look and The Wrong Door. IT, computing, That Mitchell and Webb Look, The Wrong Door. <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/7bb8f6cd24" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe> Transcript podcast itunes Transcript -- This light hearted film explores what it's like to work in IT, featuring comedy from That Mitchell and Webb Look and The Wrong Door. Transcript -- The Funny Thing About…IT Transcript -- This light hearted film explores what it's like to work in IT, featuring comedy from That Mitchell and Webb Look and The Wrong Door. IT, computing, That Mitchell and Webb Look, The Wrong Door. This light hearted film explores what it's like to work in IT, featuring comedy from That Mitchell and Webb Look and The Wrong Door. IT, computing, That Mitchell and Webb Look, The Wrong Door. The Open University No Transcript -- This light hearted film explores what it's like to work in IT, featuring comedy from That Mitchell and Webb Look and The Wrong Door. 8 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/transcript/tfta04_01768_17223.pdf Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:34:07 +0000 podcast itunes A former Open University student challenges the stereotype that social workers are busy bodies with no fashion sense, in this film featuring comedy from Harry Enfield. http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/desktop-all/tfta05.m4v Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:33:08 +0000 A former Open University student challenges the stereotype that social workers are busy bodies with no fashion sense, in this film featuring comedy from Harry Enfield. Social Work, community care, Harry Enfield, Wayne and Waynetta Slob, Brittas Empire, child protection. The Open University No A former Open University student challenges the stereotype that social workers are busy bodies with no fashion sense, in this film featuring comedy from Harry Enfield. 9 00:03:12 The Funny Thing About Social Workers A former Open University student challenges the stereotype that social workers are busy bodies with no fashion sense, in this film featuring comedy from Harry Enfield. Social Work, community care, Harry Enfield, Wayne and Waynetta Slob, Brittas Empire, child protection. <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/c8ab8f39bb" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe> Transcript podcast itunes Transcript -- A former Open University student challenges the stereotype that social workers are busy bodies with no fashion sense, in this film featuring comedy from Harry Enfield. Transcript -- The Funny Thing About Social Workers Transcript -- A former Open University student challenges the stereotype that social workers are busy bodies with no fashion sense, in this film featuring comedy from Harry Enfield. Social Work, community care, Harry Enfield, Wayne and Waynetta Slob, Brittas Empire, child protection. A former Open University student challenges the stereotype that social workers are busy bodies with no fashion sense, in this film featuring comedy from Harry Enfield. Social Work, community care, Harry Enfield, Wayne and Waynetta Slob, Brittas Empire, child protection. The Open University No Transcript -- A former Open University student challenges the stereotype that social workers are busy bodies with no fashion sense, in this film featuring comedy from Harry Enfield. 10 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/transcript/tfta05_01768_17224.pdf Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:33:07 +0000 podcast itunes Featuring classic comedy from "Allo 'Allo!" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", this film looks at the real life careers of teachers. http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/desktop-all/tfta06.m4v Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:32:08 +0000 Featuring classic comedy from "Allo 'Allo!" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", this film looks at the real life careers of teachers. Teachers, languages, pronunciation, 'Allo 'Allo!, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry. The Open University No Featuring classic comedy from "Allo 'Allo!" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", this film looks at the real life careers of teachers. 11 00:03:16 The Funny Thing About …Teachers Featuring classic comedy from "Allo 'Allo!" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", this film looks at the real life careers of teachers. Teachers, languages, pronunciation, 'Allo 'Allo!, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry. <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/280e9e899f" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe> Transcript podcast itunes Transcript -- Featuring classic comedy from "Allo 'Allo!" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", this film looks at the real life careers of teachers. Transcript -- The Funny Thing About …Teachers Transcript -- Featuring classic comedy from "Allo 'Allo!" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", this film looks at the real life careers of teachers. Teachers, languages, pronunciation, 'Allo 'Allo!, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry. Featuring classic comedy from "Allo 'Allo!" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", this film looks at the real life careers of teachers. Teachers, languages, pronunciation, 'Allo 'Allo!, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry. The Open University No Transcript -- Featuring classic comedy from "Allo 'Allo!" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", this film looks at the real life careers of teachers. 12 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/transcript/tfta06_01768_17225.pdf Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:32:07 +0000 podcast itunes Are all judges white, middle-aged and middle-class? Professor Gary Slapper, of The Open University, talks about the truth behind the stereotype of a judge. http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/desktop-all/tfta07.m4v Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:31:08 +0000 Are all judges white, middle-aged and middle-class? Professor Gary Slapper, of The Open University, talks about the truth behind the stereotype of a judge. Andi Osho, Michael Mcintyre's comedy roadshow, judges, supreme court, lawyer, barrister. The Open University No Are all judges white, middle-aged and middle-class? Professor Gary Slapper, of The Open University, talks about the truth behind the stereotype of a judge. 13 00:03:29 The Funny Thing About… Judges Are all judges white, middle-aged and middle-class? Professor Gary Slapper, of The Open University, talks about the truth behind the stereotype of a judge. Andi Osho, Michael Mcintyre's comedy roadshow, judges, supreme court, lawyer, barrister. <iframe src="http://player.open.ac.uk/embed/d1b9682988" height="270" width="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen ></iframe> Transcript podcast itunes Transcript -- Are all judges white, middle-aged and middle-class? Professor Gary Slapper, of The Open University, talks about the truth behind the stereotype of a judge. Transcript -- The Funny Thing About… Judges Transcript -- Are all judges white, middle-aged and middle-class? Professor Gary Slapper, of The Open University, talks about the truth behind the stereotype of a judge. Andi Osho, Michael Mcintyre's comedy roadshow, judges, supreme court, lawyer, barrister. Are all judges white, middle-aged and middle-class? Professor Gary Slapper, of The Open University, talks about the truth behind the stereotype of a judge. Andi Osho, Michael Mcintyre's comedy roadshow, judges, supreme court, lawyer, barrister. The Open University No Transcript -- Are all judges white, middle-aged and middle-class? Professor Gary Slapper, of The Open University, talks about the truth behind the stereotype of a judge. 14 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/funny-01/transcript/tfta07_01768_17226.pdf Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:31:07 +0000 podcast itunes