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It is the end of an era in higher education as the Open University has brought the curtain down on its graveyard shift television broadcasts.

But fans of the beards, winged-collars and heavy sweaters - in every sense - will be able to download and "remix" some of the classic programmes over the internet.

Bearing in mind the recent revival of cult TV shows from years gone by - not least Dr Who - could "geek chic" take the OU's old programmes to a brand new e-literate audience?