Horizon - Season 7 / Year 1970

Horizon - Season 7 / Year 1970

Season 7 / Year 1970

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Episodes37
DatesJan 5, 1970 - Dec 28, 1970
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Episodes

Just Another World
Year 1970Episode 160 min

Just Another World

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.
Jan 5, 1970
Henry Royce, Mechanic
Year 1970Episode 260 min

Henry Royce, Mechanic

Horizon investigates the history of the life and work of Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of the firm Rolls Royce Royce.
Jan 12, 1970
A Disease of Our Time - Stress
Year 1970Episode 360 min

A Disease of Our Time - Stress

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.
Jan 19, 1970
A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks
Year 1970Episode 460 min

A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks

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.
Jan 26, 1970
Sex and Sexuality
Year 1970Episode 560 min

Sex and Sexuality

Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.
Feb 2, 1970
Whose Coast?
Year 1970Episode 660 min

Whose Coast?

In this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.
Feb 16, 1970
A Much Wanted Child
Year 1970Episode 760 min

A Much Wanted Child

This episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.
Feb 23, 1970
The Expert Witness
Year 1970Episode 860 min

The Expert Witness

Sir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.
Mar 2, 1970
After the Iron Age
Year 1970Episode 960 min

After the Iron Age

A look at some of the work carried out in Britain into the development of new materials for industry.
Mar 9, 1970
Let the Therapy Fit the Crime
Year 1970Episode 1060 min

Let the Therapy Fit the Crime

This episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.
Mar 16, 1970
The World Outside
Year 1970Episode 1160 min

The World Outside

Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.
Mar 23, 1970
In the Beginning Was the Word
Year 1970Episode 1260 min

In the Beginning Was the Word

This episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.
Mar 30, 1970
The Drifting of the Continents
Year 1970Episode 1360 min

The Drifting of the Continents

A Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.
Apr 13, 1970
A Case of Priority
Year 1970Episode 1460 min

A Case of Priority

This episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.
Apr 20, 1970
The Fretful Elements
Year 1970Episode 1560 min

The Fretful Elements

This report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.
Apr 27, 1970
One Man's Meat
Year 1970Episode 1660 min

One Man's Meat

An investigation by Horizon reveals information about the use of artificial additives and preservatives in the manufacture of modern processed foods.
May 11, 1970
Only Skin Deep
Year 1970Episode 1760 min

Only Skin Deep

On this episode of Horizon, the science behind the cosmetic industry and the social and psychological importance of beauty and fragrance is revealed.
Jul 6, 1970
Wolves and Wolfmen
Year 1970Episode 1860 min

Wolves and Wolfmen

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.
Jul 13, 1970
A Measure of Uncertainty
Year 1970Episode 1960 min

A Measure of Uncertainty

Horizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.
Aug 10, 1970
The Manhunters
Year 1970Episode 2060 min

The Manhunters

Horizon reveals new evidence found by archaeologists that have now traced our origins back to the extinct ape man of Africa.
Aug 17, 1970
Don't Get Sick in America
Year 1970Episode 2160 min

Don't Get Sick in America

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.
Aug 24, 1970
Crown of Thorns
Year 1970Episode 2260 min

Crown of Thorns

The population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.
Aug 31, 1970
Noah's Ark in Kensington
Year 1970Episode 2360 min

Noah's Ark in Kensington

Horizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.
Sep 7, 1970
Virus
Year 1970Episode 2460 min

Virus

This is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.
Sep 14, 1970
Water, Water
Year 1970Episode 2560 min

Water, Water

Horizon looks at the work of scientists as they unravel the problems of providing us with water.
Sep 21, 1970
All Creatures Great and Small
Year 1970Episode 2660 min

All Creatures Great and Small

In this story, Horizon investigates the issue of controversial animal experiments between anti-vivisectionists and scientists.
Sep 28, 1970
Child for a Lifetime
Year 1970Episode 2760 min

Child for a Lifetime

Horizon reports on the future of 30,000 children in Britain that are mentally retarded.
Oct 5, 1970
Something for Our Children
Year 1970Episode 2860 min

Something for Our Children

Horizon reports on the work of the British Nature Conservancy and how scientists are trying to find out about nature.
Oct 12, 1970
Million Ton Tanker
Year 1970Episode 2960 min

Million Ton Tanker

This episode of Horizon reports on the revolution in the size of oil tankers showing present and future planned methods of construction.
Nov 2, 1970
The Insect War
Year 1970Episode 3060 min

The Insect War

Horizon looks at problems caused by the rapid reproduction rate of insects and their increasing resistance to pesticides.
Nov 9, 1970
The Savage Mind
Year 1970Episode 3160 min

The Savage Mind

Horizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.
Nov 16, 1970
Tanks
Year 1970Episode 3260 min

Tanks

This episode of Horizon investigates the history of tanks in the last fifty years and the dominant role they have played in land warfare.
Nov 23, 1970
Mind the Machine
Year 1970Episode 3360 min

Mind the Machine

In this story, Horizon investigates the artificial intelligence of computers by watching a chess game.
Nov 30, 1970
Square Pegs
Year 1970Episode 3460 min

Square Pegs

Horizon examines some of the techniques used by the boom industry of Management Selection.
Dec 7, 1970
The City That Waits to Die
Year 1970Episode 3560 min

The City That Waits to Die

Horizon investigates the work of geologists and seismologists trying to predict the date of the next great earthquake in San Francisco, California.
Dec 14, 1970
The Man Who Talks to Frogs
Year 1970Episode 3660 min

The Man Who Talks to Frogs

Horizon reports on some of the pure scientific research work carried out at the Smithsonian Tropical Research institute.
Dec 21, 1970
The Gargantuan Triumph of Science
Year 1970Episode 3760 min

The Gargantuan Triumph of Science

This episode by Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction from original transcripts of the inquiry into the Tay Bridge disaster.
Dec 28, 1970

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