British documentary series that covers a variety of subjects in science and philosophy.
Where to Watch 1970
37 Episodes
Just Another World
E1
Just Another WorldThis 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
Henry Royce, MechanicHorizon 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
A Disease of Our Time - StressThis 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
A Disease of Our Time - Heart AttacksThis 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
Sex and SexualityHorizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.
Whose Coast?
E6
Whose Coast?In this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.
A Much Wanted Child
E7
A Much Wanted ChildThis episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.
The Expert Witness
E8
The Expert WitnessSir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.
After the Iron Age
E9
After the Iron AgeA 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
Let the Therapy Fit the CrimeThis episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.
The World Outside
E11
The World OutsideHorizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.
In the Beginning was the Word
E12
In the Beginning was the WordThis episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.
The Drifting of the Continents
E13
The Drifting of the ContinentsA Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.
A Case of Priority
E14
A Case of PriorityThis episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.
The Fretful Elements
E15
The Fretful ElementsThis report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.
One Man's Meat
E16
One Man's MeatAn investigation by Horizon reveals information about the use of artificial additives and preservatives in the manufacture of modern processed foods.
Only Skin Deep
E17
Only Skin DeepOn 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
Wolves and WolfmenThis 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
A Measure of UncertaintyHorizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.
The Manhunters
E20
The ManhuntersHorizon 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
Don't Get Sick in AmericaIn 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
Crown of ThornsThe population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.
Noah's Ark in Kensington
E23
Noah's Ark in KensingtonHorizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.
Virus
E24
VirusThis is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.
Water, Water
E25
Water, WaterHorizon looks at the work of scientists as they unravel the problems of providing us with water.
All Creatures Great and Small
E26
All Creatures Great and SmallIn this story, Horizon investigates the issue of controversial animal experiments between anti-vivisectionists and scientists.
A Child for a Lifetime
E27
A Child for a LifetimeHorizon reports on the future of 30,000 children in Britain that are mentally retarded.
Something for Our Children
E28
Something for Our ChildrenHorizon reports on the work of the British Nature Conservancy and how scientists are trying to find out about nature.
Million Ton Tanker
E29
Million Ton TankerThis 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
The Insect WarHorizon looks at problems caused by the rapid reproduction rate of insects and their increasing resistance to pesticides.
The Savage Mind
E31
The Savage MindHorizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.
Tanks
E32
TanksThis 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
Mind the MachineIn this story, Horizon investigates the artificial intelligence of computers by watching a chess game.
Square Pegs
E34
Square PegsHorizon examines some of the techniques used by the boom industry of Management Selection.
Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die
E35
Earthquakes, The City that Waits to DieHorizon 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
The Man who Talks to FrogsHorizon reports on some of the pure scientific research work carried out at the Smithsonian Tropical Research institute.
The Gargantuan Triumph of Science
E37
The Gargantuan Triumph of ScienceThis episode by Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction from original transcripts of the inquiry into the Tay Bridge disaster.
Cast of 1970
Mick RhodesProducer
Bettina LernerProducer
Matthew BarrettProducer
Dominic FlessatiProducer
Liz TuckerProducer
Peter GoodchildProducer
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