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Transcript -- The Funny Thing About…Politicians from 2011-12-09T04:37:07
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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The Funny Thing About…Scientists from 2011-12-09T04:36:08
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.
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Transcript -- The Funny Thing About…Scientists from 2011-12-09T04:36:07
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.
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The Funny Thing About...Journalists from 2011-12-09T04:35:08
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 Cumb...
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Transcript -- The Funny Thing About...Journalists from 2011-12-09T04:35:07
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 Cumb...
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Transcript -- The Funny Thing About…IT from 2011-12-09T04:34:07
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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The Funny Thing About Social Workers from 2011-12-09T04:33:08
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.
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Transcript -- The Funny Thing About Social Workers from 2011-12-09T04:33:07
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.
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The Funny Thing About …Teachers from 2011-12-09T04:32:08
Featuring classic comedy from "Allo 'Allo!" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", this film looks at the real life careers of teachers.
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Transcript -- The Funny Thing About …Teachers from 2011-12-09T04:32:07
Featuring classic comedy from "Allo 'Allo!" and "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", this film looks at the real life careers of teachers.
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The Funny Thing About… Judges from 2011-12-09T04:31:08
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.
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Transcript -- The Funny Thing About… Judges from 2011-12-09T04:31:07
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.
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Transcript -- The Funny Thing About… Judges from 2011-12-09T04:31:07
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.
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Transcript -- The Funny Thing About… Judges from 2011-12-09T04:31:07
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.
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