1970
37 episodes · Jan 5, 1970
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- S7E1
Just Another World
Jan 5, 197060mThis 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.
- S7E2
Henry Royce, Mechanic
Jan 12, 197060mHorizon investigates the history of the life and work of Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of the firm Rolls Royce Royce.
- S7E3
A Disease of Our Time - Stress
Jan 19, 197060mThis is the first part of a two-part episode on diseases afflicting people today. Horizon looks at the issue of stress on the body.
- S7E4
A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks
Jan 26, 197060mThis 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.
- S7E5
Sex and Sexuality
Feb 2, 197060mHorizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.
- S7E6
Whose Coast?
Feb 16, 197060mIn this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.
- S7E7
A Much Wanted Child
Feb 23, 197060mThis episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.
- S7E8
The Expert Witness
Mar 2, 197060mSir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.
- S7E9
After the Iron Age
Mar 9, 197060mA look at some of the work carried out in Britain into the development of new materials for industry.
- S7E10
Let the Therapy Fit the Crime
Mar 16, 197060mThis episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.
- S7E11
The World Outside
Mar 23, 197060mHorizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.
- S7E12
In the Beginning was the Word
Mar 30, 197060mThis episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.
- S7E13
The Drifting of the Continents
Apr 13, 197060mA Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.
- S7E14
A Case of Priority
Apr 20, 197060mThis episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.
- S7E15
The Fretful Elements
Apr 27, 197060mThis report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.
- S7E16
One Man's Meat
May 11, 197060mAn investigation by Horizon reveals information about the use of artificial additives and preservatives in the manufacture of modern processed foods.
- S7E17
Only Skin Deep
Jul 6, 197060mOn this episode of Horizon, the science behind the cosmetic industry and the social and psychological importance of beauty and fragrance is revealed.
- S7E18
Wolves and Wolfmen
Jul 13, 197060mThis 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.
- S7E19
A Measure of Uncertainty
Aug 10, 197060mHorizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.
- S7E20
The Manhunters
Aug 17, 197060mHorizon reveals new evidence found by archaeologists that have now traced our origins back to the extinct ape man of Africa.
- S7E21
Don't Get Sick in America
Aug 24, 197060mIn 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.
- S7E22
Crown of Thorns
Aug 31, 197060mThe population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.
- S7E23
Noah's Ark in Kensington
Sep 7, 197060mHorizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.
- S7E24
Virus
Sep 14, 197060mThis is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.
- S7E25
Water, Water
Sep 21, 197060mHorizon looks at the work of scientists as they unravel the problems of providing us with water.
- S7E26
All Creatures Great and Small
Sep 28, 197060mIn this story, Horizon investigates the issue of controversial animal experiments between anti-vivisectionists and scientists.
- S7E27
A Child for a Lifetime
Oct 5, 197060mHorizon reports on the future of 30,000 children in Britain that are mentally retarded.
- S7E28
Something for Our Children
Oct 12, 197060mHorizon reports on the work of the British Nature Conservancy and how scientists are trying to find out about nature.
- S7E29
Million Ton Tanker
Nov 2, 197060mThis episode of Horizon reports on the revolution in the size of oil tankers showing present and future planned methods of construction.
- S7E30
The Insect War
Nov 9, 197060mHorizon looks at problems caused by the rapid reproduction rate of insects and their increasing resistance to pesticides.
- S7E31
The Savage Mind
Nov 16, 197060mHorizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.
- S7E32
Tanks
Nov 23, 197060mThis episode of Horizon investigates the history of tanks in the last fifty years and the dominant role they have played in land warfare.
- S7E33
Mind the Machine
Nov 30, 197060mIn this story, Horizon investigates the artificial intelligence of computers by watching a chess game.
- S7E34
Square Pegs
Dec 7, 197060mHorizon examines some of the techniques used by the boom industry of Management Selection.
- S7E35
Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die
Dec 14, 197060mHorizon investigates the work of geologists and seismologists trying to predict the date of the next great earthquake in San Francisco, California.
- S7E36
The Man who Talks to Frogs
Dec 21, 197060mHorizon reports on some of the pure scientific research work carried out at the Smithsonian Tropical Research institute.
- S7E37
The Gargantuan Triumph of Science
Dec 28, 197060mThis episode by Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction from original transcripts of the inquiry into the Tay Bridge disaster.