Horizon Season 1970

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1970x01 Just Another World aired Jan 05, 1970

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.

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1970x02 Henry Royce, Mechanic aired Jan 12, 1970

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

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1970x03 A Disease of Our Time - Stress aired Jan 19, 1970

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.

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1970x04 A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks aired Jan 26, 1970

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 technique... read more

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1970x05 Sex and Sexuality aired Feb 02, 1970

Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.

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1970x06 Whose Coast? aired Feb 16, 1970

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

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1970x07 A Much Wanted Child aired Feb 23, 1970

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

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1970x08 The Expert Witness aired Mar 02, 1970

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

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1970x09 After the Iron Age aired Mar 09, 1970

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

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1970x10 Let the Therapy Fit the Crime aired Mar 16, 1970

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

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1970x11 The World Outside aired Mar 23, 1970

Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.

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1970x12 In the Beginning was the Word aired Mar 30, 1970

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

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1970x13 The Drifting of the Continents aired Apr 13, 1970

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

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1970x14 A Case of Priority aired Apr 20, 1970

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

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1970x15 The Fretful Elements aired Apr 27, 1970

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

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1970x16 One Man's Meat aired May 11, 1970

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

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1970x17 Only Skin Deep aired Jul 06, 1970

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

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1970x18 Wolves and Wolfmen aired Jul 13, 1970

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.

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1970x19 A Measure of Uncertainty aired Aug 10, 1970

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

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1970x20 The Manhunters aired Aug 17, 1970

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

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1970x21 Don't Get Sick in America aired Aug 24, 1970

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 t... read more

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1970x22 Crown of Thorns aired Aug 31, 1970

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

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1970x23 Noah's Ark in Kensington aired Sep 07, 1970

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

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1970x24 Virus aired Sep 14, 1970

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

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1970x25 Water, Water aired Sep 21, 1970

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

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1970x26 All Creatures Great and Small aired Sep 28, 1970

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

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1970x27 Child for a Lifetime aired Oct 05, 1970

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

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1970x28 Something for Our Children aired Oct 12, 1970

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

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1970x29 Million Ton Tanker aired Nov 02, 1970

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

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1970x30 The Insect War aired Nov 09, 1970

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

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1970x31 The Savage Mind aired Nov 16, 1970

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

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1970x32 Tanks aired Nov 23, 1970

This episode of Horizon investigates the history of tanks in the last fifty years and the dominant role they have played in land warfare.

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1970x33 Mind the Machine aired Nov 30, 1970

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

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1970x34 Square Pegs aired Dec 07, 1970

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

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1970x35 The City that Waits to Die aired Dec 14, 1970

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

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1970x36 The Man who Talks to Frogs aired Dec 21, 1970

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

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1970x37 The Gargantuan Triumph of Science aired Dec 28, 1970

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

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