Box of Broadcasts
VLE-compatible radio and on-demand TV recordings
BoB (Box of Broadcasts) National is an online TV and radio recording service designed for UK higher and further education.
BoB is designed to help you bring real-world media into academic work. It enables staff and students to record programmes, create clips, and capture transcripts from over 75 channels—perfect for lectures, seminars, assignments, and independent study. You can build playlists, embed clips into Blackboard, and access content in a copyright-compliant way to support your learning and teaching.
For guidance on using BoB, visit our Guides section or explore video tutorials in our Links section.
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Last updated on 24 November 2025
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This resource was provided by Media Services.
Media Services are the central media and audio-visual technology support service to the university. Our facilities and services are provided to directly support both students and staff in a wide range of aspects and activities.