The library subscribes to the following radio and television databases. For a few of them you will need to create a free profile--we recommend using your university email address for this.
Shared off-air recording and media archive service. Programmes can only be viewed in the UK.
You will need to register with the site before you can access the content.
Access to UK demographics, media industry overviews, and audience data for newspapers, magazines, television and radio.
First-time users need to register for access : How do I access BRAD?
Access to the Felicity Wells Memorial Archive, a database of around 1,120 sound recordings generated by the ILR Programme Sharing Scheme. The scheme enabled features, drama, music and news producers working in commercial radio around Britain to offer material - including a significant body of speech-based programming produced locally - to other stations.
Log in using your Student ID and password.
Access Note:- We recommend using Firefox to access this database if you experience any privacy errors when accessing this site.
Website devoted to the history of British film and television, and to Britain's social history as revealed by film and television. University students and staff can access and view (but not download) hundreds of hours of video clips from the vast collections of the bfi National Film and Television Archive.
Access to UK television and radio data, including programme listings for more than 300 TV and radio channels from 1995 onwards. The data is available at least 10 days before transmission. Selected records are enhanced with extra information, including production credits.
