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The Funny Thing About... - for iPad/Mac/PC

The Open University•www3.open.ac.uk
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Higher Education
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.
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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".

Dec 09, 2011•5 min

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.

Dec 09, 2011•4 min

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.

Dec 09, 2011

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.

Dec 09, 2011•3 min

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.

Dec 09, 2011

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.

Dec 09, 2011•3 min

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.

Dec 09, 2011•3 min

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.

Dec 09, 2011•3 min

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.

Dec 09, 2011•3 min

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.

Dec 09, 2011
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