1970

episodes

E1
1.Just Another World
Jan 5, 197060m

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
2.Henry Royce, Mechanic
Jan 12, 197060m

Horizon investigates the history of the life and work of Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of the firm Rolls Royce Royce.

E3
3.A Disease of Our Time - Stress
Jan 19, 197060m

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
4.A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks
Jan 26, 197060m

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
5.Sex and Sexuality
Feb 2, 197060m

Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.

E6
6.Whose Coast?
Feb 16, 197060m

In this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.

E7
7.A Much Wanted Child
Feb 23, 197060m

This episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.

E8
8.The Expert Witness
Mar 2, 197060m

Sir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.

E9
9.After the Iron Age
Mar 9, 197060m

A look at some of the work carried out in Britain into the development of new materials for industry.

E10
10.Let the Therapy Fit the Crime
Mar 16, 197060m

This episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.

E11
11.The World Outside
Mar 23, 197060m

Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.

E12
12.In the Beginning was the Word
Mar 30, 197060m

This episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.

E13
13.The Drifting of the Continents
Apr 13, 197060m

A Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.

E14
14.A Case of Priority
Apr 20, 197060m

This episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.

E15
15.The Fretful Elements
Apr 27, 197060m

This report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.

E16
16.One Man's Meat
May 11, 197060m

An investigation by Horizon reveals information about the use of artificial additives and preservatives in the manufacture of modern processed foods.

E17
17.Only Skin Deep
Jul 6, 197060m

On this episode of Horizon, the science behind the cosmetic industry and the social and psychological importance of beauty and fragrance is revealed.

E18
18.Wolves and Wolfmen
Jul 13, 197060m

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
19.A Measure of Uncertainty
Aug 10, 197060m

Horizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.

E20
20.The Manhunters
Aug 17, 197060m

Horizon reveals new evidence found by archaeologists that have now traced our origins back to the extinct ape man of Africa.

E21
21.Don't Get Sick in America
Aug 24, 197060m

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
22.Crown of Thorns
Aug 31, 197060m

The population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.

E23
23.Noah's Ark in Kensington
Sep 7, 197060m

Horizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.

E24
24.Virus
Sep 14, 197060m

This is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.

E25
25.Water, Water
Sep 21, 197060m

Horizon looks at the work of scientists as they unravel the problems of providing us with water.

E26
26.All Creatures Great and Small
Sep 28, 197060m

In this story, Horizon investigates the issue of controversial animal experiments between anti-vivisectionists and scientists.

E27
27.A Child for a Lifetime
Oct 5, 197060m

Horizon reports on the future of 30,000 children in Britain that are mentally retarded.

E28
28.Something for Our Children
Oct 12, 197060m

Horizon reports on the work of the British Nature Conservancy and how scientists are trying to find out about nature.

E29
29.Million Ton Tanker
Nov 2, 197060m

This episode of Horizon reports on the revolution in the size of oil tankers showing present and future planned methods of construction.

E30
30.The Insect War
Nov 9, 197060m

Horizon looks at problems caused by the rapid reproduction rate of insects and their increasing resistance to pesticides.

E31
31.The Savage Mind
Nov 16, 197060m

Horizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.

E32
32.Tanks
Nov 23, 197060m

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
33.Mind the Machine
Nov 30, 197060m

In this story, Horizon investigates the artificial intelligence of computers by watching a chess game.

E34
34.Square Pegs
Dec 7, 197060m

Horizon examines some of the techniques used by the boom industry of Management Selection.

E35
35.Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die
Dec 14, 197060m

Horizon investigates the work of geologists and seismologists trying to predict the date of the next great earthquake in San Francisco, California.

E36
36.The Man who Talks to Frogs
Dec 21, 197060m

Horizon reports on some of the pure scientific research work carried out at the Smithsonian Tropical Research institute.

E37
37.The Gargantuan Triumph of Science
Dec 28, 197060m

This episode by Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction from original transcripts of the inquiry into the Tay Bridge disaster.