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

The Open University

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

12/09/11 • 4 min

The Open University's Richard Heffernan discusses civil servants, spin doctors and politics, using clips from "Yes, Minister" and "The Thick of It".

12/09/11 • 4 min

Transcript -- The Funny Thing About…Politicians

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

12/09/11 • -1 min

Transcript -- The Open University's Richard Heffernan discusses civil servants, spin doctors and politics, using clips from "Yes, Minister" and "The Thick of It".

12/09/11 • -1 min

The Funny Thing About…Scientists

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

12/09/11 • 3 min

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.

12/09/11 • 3 min

Transcript -- The Funny Thing About…Scientists

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

12/09/11 • -1 min

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.

12/09/11 • -1 min

The Funny Thing About...Journalists

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

12/09/11 • 3 min

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.

12/09/11 • 3 min

Transcript -- The Funny Thing About...Journalists

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

12/09/11 • -1 min

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.

12/09/11 • -1 min

The Funny Thing About…IT

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

12/09/11 • 2 min

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.

12/09/11 • 2 min

Transcript -- The Funny Thing About…IT

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

12/09/11 • -1 min

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.

12/09/11 • -1 min

The Funny Thing About Social Workers

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

12/09/11 • 3 min

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.

12/09/11 • 3 min

Transcript -- The Funny Thing About Social Workers

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

12/09/11 • -1 min

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.

12/09/11 • -1 min

FAQ

How many episodes does The Funny Thing About... - for iPad/Mac/PC have?

The Funny Thing About... - for iPad/Mac/PC currently has 14 episodes available.

What topics does The Funny Thing About... - for iPad/Mac/PC cover?

The podcast is about Courses, Podcasts, Education and Teacher.

What is the most popular episode on The Funny Thing About... - for iPad/Mac/PC?

The episode title 'The Funny Thing About…Politicians' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Funny Thing About... - for iPad/Mac/PC?

The average episode length on The Funny Thing About... - for iPad/Mac/PC is 3 minutes.

When was the first episode of The Funny Thing About... - for iPad/Mac/PC?

The first episode of The Funny Thing About... - for iPad/Mac/PC was released on Dec 9, 2011.

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