Nexus

Long before UEA:TV, there was Nexus.

Started in 1968 by Malcolm Freegard, a former BBC producer, Nexus settled in a small studio in the mid-1970s above the LCR. The broadcast range was limited; students along Bluebell Road might manage to accidentally tune in. The main method of transmission was via closed circuit to a television in the foyer of Union House. As an outlet for nurturing student talent and hosting a particular student view on life, Nexus was a treasured part of UEA student life. It also helped nurture the careers of Arthur Smith and Gurinder Chadha (Bend it like Beckham), and featured interviews with Morecambe and Wise, Johnny Marr of The Smiths and members of Radiohead. Nexus was retired in 2009.

Take a look at one of the programmes below. More information on Nexus.