1989

episodes

E1
1.The Book of Man
Jan 9, 198960m

Horizon looks again at the Human Genome Project which aims to decipher or sequence all genes.

E2
2.The Poison that Waits
Jan 16, 198960m

Horizon reports on the abnormally high incidence of and the early onset of diseases such as senile dementia and Parkinson's disease on the island of Guam in the Pacific. Scientists have now linked the diseases to a poison in the native cycad fruit.

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3.Perils of the Deep
Jan 23, 198960m

In this episode, Horizon presents evidence that even diving in relatively shallow waters can cause serious long term damage to the brain and spinal cord.

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4.Smart Weapons
Jan 30, 198960m

This documentary by Horizon demonstrates how smart Weapons use computers to destroy targets, that until now, were only able to be threatened by nuclear weapons.

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5.Wasting the Alps
Feb 6, 198960m

Horizon looks at the damaging effects of pollution and tourism on the Swiss Alps in Europe.

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6.In the Last Resort
Feb 13, 198960m

Horizon answers the question: What are the alternatives for the elderly in Britain who can't live at home, or in a rest home or nursing home, or part of a sheltered accommodation?

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7.Gaze in Wonder
Feb 20, 198960m

Horizon brings you an interview with Prof. Eric Laithwaite who presents an engineer's personal view of nature and how new inventions already exist in nature.

E8
8.In My Lifetime?
Feb 27, 198960m

In this episode, Horizon presents an investigation into the state of medical research in neurological disorders and the issues with its funding in Britain.

E9
9.Concerto
Mar 6, 198960m

This documentary by Horizon investigates new technology applied to music.

E10
10.Black Schizophrenia
Mar 13, 198960m

Horizon covers the story of the Nottingham psychiatrists who study the human race to see who is mostly likely to develop schizophrenia.

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11.Trial in the Jungle
Mar 20, 198960m

This Horizon report covers the Tasaday, a remote Philippine tribe apparently living in the stone age, who are now seen as a hoax. How did they do it?

E12
12.Who Will Make Me Better?
Apr 3, 198960m

Horizon explores three types of alternative medicine; homoeopathy, acupuncture, and diagnosing food allergies by testing your toes.

E13
13.A Wonderful Life
Apr 17, 198960m

Horizon presents a biography of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who lived from 1889 to 1951.

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14.Why Buildings Make You Sick
Apr 24, 198960m

This is a Horizon documentary about an investigation into the so-called "sick building syndrome" where occupants contract illnesses because of the environment within the building.

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15.Jubilee
May 8, 198960m

How valid have been Horizon's criticisms of scientific orthodoxy and to what effect have the programs had?

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16.Crash
May 15, 198960m

Horizon investigates how many of the tragedies on our roads in Britain could be avoided by the introduction of technical and legislative changes.

E17
17.The New Sixth Sense
May 22, 198960m

Horizon follows J. Hooper, a diabetic, as she explores various aspects of biosensor technology.

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18.Clive Sinclair: The Anatomy of an Inventor
Jun 12, 198960m

Horizon presents a profile of noted inventor Clive Sinclair with his family and colleagues reminiscing and analysing his successes and failures.

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19.Newpin: A Lifetime
Jun 19, 198960m

In this story, Horizon explores how the destructive patterns of child abuse and depression can be broken by concentrating on the mothers of young children.

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20.Time of Darkness
Jun 26, 198960m

In this Horizon episode, we look at the effects on the climate from volcanic eruptions.