Event programme - The Open University

P R O G R A M M E12 noon1.00pm2.00pm3.00pm1.45pm&2.45pmThroughoutthe dayThroughoutthe dayDoors openThe Making of the British Isles: A Natural HistoryHow does a nature documentary get made? With the new BBC TV series The British Isles:A Natural History now on our screens, an assistant producer and director from the BBC will beshowing highlights from the series, talking about the producer's role and answering your questionsabout everything from the initial idea to the all-new integrated time-lapse photographic techniques.Chris Cole (Assistant Producer and Director from the BBC)Rock around London Have you ever wondered what London was like before it became a city?London’s history spans millions of years and takes us through major climate changes, deep seas,tropical landscapes and an ice age. This history, and the resulting rocks, makes London unique.However, some of the notable sites, such as the River Thames, may not be as old as you think!Dr Jill Eyers (Open University and Geologist with Chiltern Archaelogy)Filming London's Landscape Detectives Alan Titchmarsh took you on a tour of the British Isles,but the final 10 minutes of each programme shows how you can interpret the landscape of London.How can a piece of plasticine tell us about the animals that roamed London millions of years ago?Local landscape detectives take us to wild places where you can go and learn about the naturalhistory of London.Dr Patricia Ash (Open University Scientific Adviser to the BBC)The Thames in History tour the galleries with tour guide Robert Whitwell who will demonstratethe importance of the Thames from prehistory to the present day.(As there are limited numbers of places available for these tours tickets will be allocated on a firstcome first served basis on the day.)London before London Beginning with a time when London was nothing but tundra, and the localpopulation would fit on a double decker bus, London before London explores the relationshipbetween human communities and their surroundings. Explore the London before London gallerywith handling objects, quizzes and a chance to talk with the curator from the Museum of London.Additional activitiesThe London Look: fashion from street to catwalkThis exciting exhibition celebrates the creativity of the capital’s designers and the unique sense ofstyle for which Londoners are famous. Drama sessions will be tacking place at 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm(Present this flyer on the day and receive a £1.00 reduction on the admission charge to thisexhibition)TravelTube: Barbican, Moorgate or St PaulsNational Rail: Liverpool StreetBus: 8, 25, 56, 100, 153, 172, 242Car: Limited public parking. Subject to availability, registered disabled driversmay use the Museum’s car park. Please telephone 0870 444 3850 before youvisit, to make the necessary arrangements.This is a free event - bring your family and friendsPre-booking is not essential but we expect the day to be popular and if you would like to pre-book your place please returnthe reply slip. Bookings will not be acknowledged.Please reserve the following places for me:✁1.00pmThe Making of the British Isles:A Natural History3.00pmFilming London’s LandscapeDectectives2.00pmRock around LondonName:Address:Please return to: Lynn Major, The Open University in London, 1 -11 Hawley Crescent, Camden Town, London NW18NP, or tel: 020 7556 6125.