
Horizon
1970
197037 episodes
Episodes
- E1
Just Another World
1970-01-05 · 60m
This episode of Horizon centers on the study of the moon rock samples brought back to the earth by the Apollo 11 flight to the moon.
- E2
Henry Royce, Mechanic
1970-01-12 · 60m
Horizon investigates the history of the life and work of Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of the firm Rolls Royce Royce.
- E3
A Disease of Our Time - Stress
1970-01-19 · 60m
This is the first part of a two-part episode on diseases afflicting people today. Horizon looks at the issue of stress on the body.
- E4
A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks
1970-01-26 · 60m
This is the second part of a two-part episode on diseases afflicting people today. Horizon looks at the causes of coronary heart disease and modern techniques of treatment and cure.
- E5
Sex and Sexuality
1970-02-02 · 60m
Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.
- E6
Whose Coast?
1970-02-16 · 60m
In this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.
- E7
A Much Wanted Child
1970-02-23 · 60m
This episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.
- E8
The Expert Witness
1970-03-02 · 60m
Sir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.
- E9
After the Iron Age
1970-03-09 · 60m
A look at some of the work carried out in Britain into the development of new materials for industry.
- E10
Let the Therapy Fit the Crime
1970-03-16 · 60m
This episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.
- E11
The World Outside
1970-03-23 · 60m
Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.
- E12
In the Beginning was the Word
1970-03-30 · 60m
This episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.
- E13
The Drifting of the Continents
1970-04-13 · 60m
A Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.
- E14
A Case of Priority
1970-04-20 · 60m
This episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.
- E15
The Fretful Elements
1970-04-27 · 60m
This report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.
- E16
One Man's Meat
1970-05-11 · 60m
An investigation by Horizon reveals information about the use of artificial additives and preservatives in the manufacture of modern processed foods.
- E17
Only Skin Deep
1970-07-06 · 60m
On this episode of Horizon, the science behind the cosmetic industry and the social and psychological importance of beauty and fragrance is revealed.
- E18
Wolves and Wolfmen
1970-07-13 · 60m
This a a report by Horizon on the research in the USA and Canada into the habits of the wolf in its natural surroundings and in captivity.
- E19
A Measure of Uncertainty
1970-08-10 · 60m
Horizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.
- E20
The Manhunters
1970-08-17 · 60m
Horizon reveals new evidence found by archaeologists that have now traced our origins back to the extinct ape man of Africa.
- E21
Don't Get Sick in America
1970-08-24 · 60m
In this episode, Horizon reports on how the TV series "Man and Science Today" compares the British National Health System with the private health system in the USA.
- E22
Crown of Thorns
1970-08-31 · 60m
The population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.
- E23
Noah's Ark in Kensington
1970-09-07 · 60m
Horizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.
- E24
Virus
1970-09-14 · 60m
This is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.
- E25
Water, Water
1970-09-21 · 60m
Horizon looks at the work of scientists as they unravel the problems of providing us with water.
- E26
All Creatures Great and Small
1970-09-28 · 60m
In this story, Horizon investigates the issue of controversial animal experiments between anti-vivisectionists and scientists.
- E27
A Child for a Lifetime
1970-10-05 · 60m
Horizon reports on the future of 30,000 children in Britain that are mentally retarded.
- E28
Something for Our Children
1970-10-12 · 60m
Horizon reports on the work of the British Nature Conservancy and how scientists are trying to find out about nature.
- E29
Million Ton Tanker
1970-11-02 · 60m
This episode of Horizon reports on the revolution in the size of oil tankers showing present and future planned methods of construction.
- E30
The Insect War
1970-11-09 · 60m
Horizon looks at problems caused by the rapid reproduction rate of insects and their increasing resistance to pesticides.
- E31
The Savage Mind
1970-11-16 · 60m
Horizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.
- E32
Tanks
1970-11-23 · 60m
This episode of Horizon investigates the history of tanks in the last fifty years and the dominant role they have played in land warfare.
- E33
Mind the Machine
1970-11-30 · 60m
In this story, Horizon investigates the artificial intelligence of computers by watching a chess game.
- E34
Square Pegs
1970-12-07 · 60m
Horizon examines some of the techniques used by the boom industry of Management Selection.
- E35
Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die
1970-12-14 · 60m
Horizon investigates the work of geologists and seismologists trying to predict the date of the next great earthquake in San Francisco, California.
- E36
The Man who Talks to Frogs
1970-12-21 · 60m
Horizon reports on some of the pure scientific research work carried out at the Smithsonian Tropical Research institute.
- E37
The Gargantuan Triumph of Science
1970-12-28 · 60m
This episode by Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction from original transcripts of the inquiry into the Tay Bridge disaster.
