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Horizon

Horizon

1989

January 9, 1989 20 episodes

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The Book of Man
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E1. The Book of Man

60m Jan 9, 1989

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

The Poison that Waits
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E2. The Poison that Waits

60m Jan 16, 1989

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.

Perils of the Deep
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E3. Perils of the Deep

60m Jan 23, 1989

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.

Smart Weapons
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E4. Smart Weapons

60m Jan 30, 1989

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.

Wasting the Alps
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E5. Wasting the Alps

60m Feb 6, 1989

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

In the Last Resort
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E6. In the Last Resort

60m Feb 13, 1989

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?

Gaze in Wonder
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E7. Gaze in Wonder

60m Feb 20, 1989

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.

In My Lifetime?
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E8. In My Lifetime?

60m Feb 27, 1989

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

Concerto
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E9. Concerto

60m Mar 6, 1989

This documentary by Horizon investigates new technology applied to music.

Black Schizophrenia
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E10. Black Schizophrenia

60m Mar 13, 1989

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

Trial in the Jungle
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E11. Trial in the Jungle

60m Mar 20, 1989

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?

Who Will Make Me Better?
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E12. Who Will Make Me Better?

60m Apr 3, 1989

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

A Wonderful Life
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E13. A Wonderful Life

60m Apr 17, 1989

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

Why Buildings Make You Sick
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E14. Why Buildings Make You Sick

60m Apr 24, 1989

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.

Jubilee
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E15. Jubilee

60m May 8, 1989

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

Crash
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E16. Crash

60m May 15, 1989

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

The New Sixth Sense
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E17. The New Sixth Sense

60m May 22, 1989

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

Clive Sinclair: The Anatomy of an Inventor
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E18. Clive Sinclair: The Anatomy of an Inventor

60m Jun 12, 1989

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

Newpin: A Lifetime
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E19. Newpin: A Lifetime

60m Jun 19, 1989

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.

Time of Darkness
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E20. Time of Darkness

60m Jun 26, 1989

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

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