[1] Each episode of Open Space was created by members of the public, who were given access to professional production resources and guidance from BBC staff.
This collaborative process resulted in a diverse range of programmes covering a wide array of subjects, from environmental concerns and social justice issues to local community projects and international affairs.
By providing a platform for underrepresented perspectives, the series not only enriched the public discourse but also anticipated the rise of user-generated content in the digital age.
Viewers appreciated the opportunity to see programmes that reflected their own experiences and concerns, while critics lauded the series for its commitment to public service values and its role in pioneering new forms of participatory media.
Despite its eventual conclusion in the early 1990s, Open Space remains a noteworthy experiment in public broadcasting, and its influence can be seen in various participatory and community-based media projects that have emerged in the years since.