BoB is an on-demand TV and radio streaming service for education. Watch, record, and share programmes from major UK broadcasters — all free while you’re at Essex.
Sign in to BoB
- Go to learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand and select Sign in
- Search for and select University of Essex
- Register using your Essex email address (e.g. username@essex.ac.uk) and name
- Click the link in the email to complete your registration
You must be in the UK to access BoB due to licensing restrictions.
Why use BoB?
- Watch millions of TV and radio broadcasts dating back to the 1990s
- Record programmes from 65+ UK channels
- Create clips, playlists, and citations for your teaching or research
- Embed content in Moodle or share links with others at Essex
- Search transcripts and subtitles for keywords and topics
BoB operates under the ERA licence and is provided by Learning on Screen — the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council.
Need help?
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