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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 f...
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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".
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Transcript -- The Open University's Richard Heffernan discusses civil servants, spin doctors and politics, using clips from "Yes, Minister" and "The T...
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 P...
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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 U...
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...
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Transcript -- What ethical dilemmas do journalists face? The Open University's Professor Derek Matravers explores what it's really like to work in th...
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.
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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.
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 fr...
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Transcript -- A former Open University student challenges the stereotype that social workers are busy bodies with no fashion sense, in this film featu...
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.
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.
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 j...
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Transcript -- Are all judges white, middle-aged and middle-class? Professor Gary Slapper, of The Open University, talks about the truth behind the ste...