Trusted media reviews for families
Horizon

Horizon

1970

January 5, 1970 37 episodes

All Episodes

Just Another World
E1
Guide

E1. Just Another World

60m Jan 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.

Henry Royce, Mechanic
E2
Guide

E2. Henry Royce, Mechanic

60m Jan 12, 1970

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

A Disease of Our Time - Stress
E3
Guide

E3. A Disease of Our Time - Stress

60m 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.

A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks
E4
Guide

E4. A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks

60m 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 techniques of treatment and cure.

Sex and Sexuality
E5
Guide

E5. Sex and Sexuality

60m Feb 2, 1970

Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.

Whose Coast?
E6
Guide

E6. Whose Coast?

60m Feb 16, 1970

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

A Much Wanted Child
E7
Guide

E7. A Much Wanted Child

60m Feb 23, 1970

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

The Expert Witness
E8
Guide

E8. The Expert Witness

60m Mar 2, 1970

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

After the Iron Age
E9
Guide

E9. After the Iron Age

60m Mar 9, 1970

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

Let the Therapy Fit the Crime
E10
Guide

E10. Let the Therapy Fit the Crime

60m Mar 16, 1970

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

The World Outside
E11
Guide

E11. The World Outside

60m Mar 23, 1970

Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.

In the Beginning was the Word
E12
Guide

E12. In the Beginning was the Word

60m Mar 30, 1970

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

The Drifting of the Continents
E13
Guide

E13. The Drifting of the Continents

60m Apr 13, 1970

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

A Case of Priority
E14
Guide

E14. A Case of Priority

60m Apr 20, 1970

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

The Fretful Elements
E15
Guide

E15. The Fretful Elements

60m Apr 27, 1970

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

One Man's Meat
E16
Guide

E16. One Man's Meat

60m May 11, 1970

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

Only Skin Deep
E17
Guide

E17. Only Skin Deep

60m Jul 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.

Wolves and Wolfmen
E18
Guide

E18. Wolves and Wolfmen

60m 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.

A Measure of Uncertainty
E19
Guide

E19. A Measure of Uncertainty

60m Aug 10, 1970

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

The Manhunters
E20
Guide

E20. The Manhunters

60m Aug 17, 1970

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

Don't Get Sick in America
E21
Guide

E21. Don't Get Sick in America

60m 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 the USA.

Crown of Thorns
E22
Guide

E22. Crown of Thorns

60m Aug 31, 1970

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

Noah's Ark in Kensington
E23
Guide

E23. Noah's Ark in Kensington

60m Sep 7, 1970

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

Virus
E24
Guide

E24. Virus

60m Sep 14, 1970

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

Water, Water
E25
Guide

E25. Water, Water

60m Sep 21, 1970

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

All Creatures Great and Small
E26
Guide

E26. All Creatures Great and Small

60m Sep 28, 1970

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

A Child for a Lifetime
E27
Guide

E27. A Child for a Lifetime

60m Oct 5, 1970

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

Something for Our Children
E28
Guide

E28. Something for Our Children

60m Oct 12, 1970

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

Million Ton Tanker
E29
Guide

E29. Million Ton Tanker

60m Nov 2, 1970

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

The Insect War
E30
Guide

E30. The Insect War

60m Nov 9, 1970

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

The Savage Mind
E31
Guide

E31. The Savage Mind

60m 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.

Tanks
E32
Guide

E32. Tanks

60m 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.

Mind the Machine
E33
Guide

E33. Mind the Machine

60m Nov 30, 1970

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

Square Pegs
E34
Guide

E34. Square Pegs

60m Dec 7, 1970

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

Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die
E35
Guide

E35. Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die

60m 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.

The Man who Talks to Frogs
E36
Guide

E36. The Man who Talks to Frogs

60m Dec 21, 1970

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

The Gargantuan Triumph of Science
E37
Guide

E37. The Gargantuan Triumph of Science

60m Dec 28, 1970

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

Other Seasons