Box of Broadcasts (BoB)

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

  1. Go to learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand and select Sign in
  2. Search for and select University of Essex
  3. Register using your Essex email address (e.g. username@essex.ac.uk) and name
  4. 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?

BoB frequently asked questions