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1970

Horizon

1970 Episodes

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EP 1
60m

Just Another World

1/5/1970

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.

EP 2
60m

Henry Royce, Mechanic

1/12/1970

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

EP 3
60m

A Disease of Our Time - Stress

1/19/1970

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.

EP 4
60m

A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks

1/26/1970

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 techniques of treatment and cure.

EP 5
60m

Sex and Sexuality

2/2/1970

Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.

EP 6
60m

Whose Coast?

2/16/1970

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

EP 7
60m

A Much Wanted Child

2/23/1970

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

EP 8
60m

The Expert Witness

3/2/1970

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

EP 9
60m

After the Iron Age

3/9/1970

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

EP 10
60m

Let the Therapy Fit the Crime

3/16/1970

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

EP 11
60m

The World Outside

3/23/1970

Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.

EP 12
60m

In the Beginning was the Word

3/30/1970

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

EP 13
60m

The Drifting of the Continents

4/13/1970

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

EP 14
60m

A Case of Priority

4/20/1970

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

EP 15
60m

The Fretful Elements

4/27/1970

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

EP 16
60m

One Man's Meat

5/11/1970

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

EP 17
60m

Only Skin Deep

7/6/1970

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

EP 18
60m

Wolves and Wolfmen

7/13/1970

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.

EP 19
60m

A Measure of Uncertainty

8/10/1970

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

EP 20
60m

The Manhunters

8/17/1970

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

EP 21
60m

Don't Get Sick in America

8/24/1970

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 the USA.

EP 22
60m

Crown of Thorns

8/31/1970

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

EP 23
60m

Noah's Ark in Kensington

9/7/1970

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

EP 24
60m

Virus

9/14/1970

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

EP 25
60m

Water, Water

9/21/1970

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

EP 26
60m

All Creatures Great and Small

9/28/1970

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

EP 27
60m

A Child for a Lifetime

10/5/1970

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

EP 28
60m

Something for Our Children

10/12/1970

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

EP 29
60m

Million Ton Tanker

11/2/1970

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

EP 30
60m

The Insect War

11/9/1970

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

EP 31
60m

The Savage Mind

11/16/1970

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

EP 32
60m

Tanks

11/23/1970

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

EP 33
60m

Mind the Machine

11/30/1970

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

EP 34
60m

Square Pegs

12/7/1970

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

EP 35
60m

Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die

12/14/1970

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

EP 36
60m

The Man who Talks to Frogs

12/21/1970

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

EP 37
60m

The Gargantuan Triumph of Science

12/28/1970

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

Guest Stars

Howard Lang