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Horizon: 1970

37 episodes · premiered Jan 5, 1970

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  1. Episode 1: Just Another World Jan 5, 1970 · 1h 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.
  2. Episode 2: Henry Royce, Mechanic Jan 12, 1970 · 1h Horizon investigates the history of the life and work of Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of the firm Rolls Royce Royce.
  3. Episode 3: A Disease of Our Time - Stress Jan 19, 1970 · 1h 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.
  4. Episode 4: A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks Jan 26, 1970 · 1h 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.
  5. Episode 5: Sex and Sexuality Feb 2, 1970 · 1h Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.
  6. Episode 6: Whose Coast? Feb 16, 1970 · 1h In this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.
  7. Episode 7: A Much Wanted Child Feb 23, 1970 · 1h This episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.
  8. Episode 8: The Expert Witness Mar 2, 1970 · 1h Sir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.
  9. Episode 9: After the Iron Age Mar 9, 1970 · 1h A look at some of the work carried out in Britain into the development of new materials for industry.
  10. Episode 10: Let the Therapy Fit the Crime Mar 16, 1970 · 1h This episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.
  11. Episode 11: The World Outside Mar 23, 1970 · 1h Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.
  12. Episode 12: In the Beginning was the Word Mar 30, 1970 · 1h This episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.
  13. Episode 13: The Drifting of the Continents Apr 13, 1970 · 1h A Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.
  14. Episode 14: A Case of Priority Apr 20, 1970 · 1h This episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.
  15. Episode 15: The Fretful Elements Apr 27, 1970 · 1h This report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.
  16. Episode 16: One Man's Meat May 11, 1970 · 1h An investigation by Horizon reveals information about the use of artificial additives and preservatives in the manufacture of modern processed foods.
  17. Episode 17: Only Skin Deep Jul 6, 1970 · 1h On this episode of Horizon, the science behind the cosmetic industry and the social and psychological importance of beauty and fragrance is revealed.
  18. Episode 18: Wolves and Wolfmen Jul 13, 1970 · 1h 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.
  19. Episode 19: A Measure of Uncertainty Aug 10, 1970 · 1h Horizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.
  20. Episode 20: The Manhunters Aug 17, 1970 · 1h Horizon reveals new evidence found by archaeologists that have now traced our origins back to the extinct ape man of Africa.
  21. Episode 21: Don't Get Sick in America Aug 24, 1970 · 1h 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.
  22. Episode 22: Crown of Thorns Aug 31, 1970 · 1h The population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.
  23. Episode 23: Noah's Ark in Kensington Sep 7, 1970 · 1h Horizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.
  24. Episode 24: Virus Sep 14, 1970 · 1h This is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.
  25. Episode 25: Water, Water Sep 21, 1970 · 1h Horizon looks at the work of scientists as they unravel the problems of providing us with water.
  26. Episode 26: All Creatures Great and Small Sep 28, 1970 · 1h In this story, Horizon investigates the issue of controversial animal experiments between anti-vivisectionists and scientists.
  27. Episode 27: A Child for a Lifetime Oct 5, 1970 · 1h Horizon reports on the future of 30,000 children in Britain that are mentally retarded.
  28. Episode 28: Something for Our Children Oct 12, 1970 · 1h Horizon reports on the work of the British Nature Conservancy and how scientists are trying to find out about nature.
  29. Episode 29: Million Ton Tanker Nov 2, 1970 · 1h This episode of Horizon reports on the revolution in the size of oil tankers showing present and future planned methods of construction.
  30. Episode 30: The Insect War Nov 9, 1970 · 1h Horizon looks at problems caused by the rapid reproduction rate of insects and their increasing resistance to pesticides.
  31. Episode 31: The Savage Mind Nov 16, 1970 · 1h Horizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.
  32. Episode 32: Tanks Nov 23, 1970 · 1h This episode of Horizon investigates the history of tanks in the last fifty years and the dominant role they have played in land warfare.
  33. Episode 33: Mind the Machine Nov 30, 1970 · 1h In this story, Horizon investigates the artificial intelligence of computers by watching a chess game.
  34. Episode 34: Square Pegs Dec 7, 1970 · 1h Horizon examines some of the techniques used by the boom industry of Management Selection.
  35. Episode 35: Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die Dec 14, 1970 · 1h Horizon investigates the work of geologists and seismologists trying to predict the date of the next great earthquake in San Francisco, California.
  36. Episode 36: The Man who Talks to Frogs Dec 21, 1970 · 1h Horizon reports on some of the pure scientific research work carried out at the Smithsonian Tropical Research institute.
  37. Episode 37: The Gargantuan Triumph of Science Dec 28, 1970 · 1h This episode by Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction from original transcripts of the inquiry into the Tay Bridge disaster.