Horizon

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  • BBC Two
  • 21
  • Documentary

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1970
1970x1
Just Another World
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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.
1970x2
Henry Royce, Mechanic
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Horizon investigates the history of the life and work of Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of the firm Rolls Royce Royce.
1970x3
A Disease of Our Time - Stress
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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.
1970x4
A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks
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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.
1970x5
Sex and Sexuality
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Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.
1970x6
Whose Coast?
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In this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.
1970x7
A Much Wanted Child
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This episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.
1970x8
The Expert Witness
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Sir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.
1970x9
After the Iron Age
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A look at some of the work carried out in Britain into the development of new materials for industry.
1970x10
Let the Therapy Fit the Crime
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This episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.
1970x11
The World Outside
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Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.
1970x12
In the Beginning was the Word
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This episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.
1970x13
The Drifting of the Continents
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A Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.
1970x14
A Case of Priority
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This episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.
1970x15
The Fretful Elements
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This report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.
1970x16
One Man's Meat
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An investigation by Horizon reveals information about the use of artificial additives and preservatives in the manufacture of modern processed foods.
1970x17
Only Skin Deep
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On this episode of Horizon, the science behind the cosmetic industry and the social and psychological importance of beauty and fragrance is revealed.
1970x18
Wolves and Wolfmen
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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.
1970x19
A Measure of Uncertainty
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Horizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.
1970x20
The Manhunters
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Horizon reveals new evidence found by archaeologists that have now traced our origins back to the extinct ape man of Africa.
1970x21
Don't Get Sick in America
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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.
1970x22
Crown of Thorns
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The population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.
1970x23
Noah's Ark in Kensington
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Horizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.
1970x24
Virus
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This is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.
1970x25
Water, Water
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Horizon looks at the work of scientists as they unravel the problems of providing us with water.
1970x26
All Creatures Great and Small
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In this story, Horizon investigates the issue of controversial animal experiments between anti-vivisectionists and scientists.
1970x27
Child for a Lifetime
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Horizon reports on the future of 30,000 children in Britain that are mentally retarded.
1970x28
Something for Our Children
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Horizon reports on the work of the British Nature Conservancy and how scientists are trying to find out about nature.
1970x29
Million Ton Tanker
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This episode of Horizon reports on the revolution in the size of oil tankers showing present and future planned methods of construction.
1970x30
The Insect War
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Horizon looks at problems caused by the rapid reproduction rate of insects and their increasing resistance to pesticides.
1970x31
The Savage Mind
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Horizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.
1970x32
Tanks
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This episode of Horizon investigates the history of tanks in the last fifty years and the dominant role they have played in land warfare.
1970x33
Mind the Machine
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In this story, Horizon investigates the artificial intelligence of computers by watching a chess game.
1970x34
Square Pegs
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Horizon examines some of the techniques used by the boom industry of Management Selection.
1970x35
The City that Waits to Die
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Horizon investigates the work of geologists and seismologists trying to predict the date of the next great earthquake in San Francisco, California.
1970x36
The Man who Talks to Frogs
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Horizon reports on some of the pure scientific research work carried out at the Smithsonian Tropical Research institute.
1970x37
The Gargantuan Triumph of Science
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This episode by Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction from original transcripts of the inquiry into the Tay Bridge disaster.

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