Horizon

Horizon

1964 · Documentary · 62 Seasons · 1174 Episodes · 7.5

Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.

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Episodes

E11. A Smile for a Crocodile60m · 1977-01-07Horizon documents the life of crocodiles and alligators, and their breeding and exploitation.E22. The Pill for the People60m · 1977-01-14Horizon traces the history of the oral contraceptive pill through the last 60 years as told by its pioneers.E33. The Ape That Stood Up60m · 1977-01-21Horizon looks at how recent excavations in Africa have changed the accepted ideas of man's origins and age.E44. The Human Animal60m · 1977-02-04Horizon investigates Sociobiology, which is a study of human social behaviour based on zoological research into animal behaviour.E55. The Guinea Pig and the Law60m · 1977-02-18In this episode, Horizon explores how animal experiments are carried out in Britain.E66. Hunters of the Seal60m · 1977-02-25Horizon presents a story that depicts an astonishingly harsh way of life of the Netsilik Eskimos whose whole life is based on seal hunting.E77. The Red Planet60m · 1977-03-04This story by Horizon traces the efforts of astronomers and scientists through history to prove the existence of life on Mars.E88. One of Nature's Hotels60m · 1977-03-11Horizon looks at an ecological study of the Ythan estuary in Scotland.E99. Dawn of the Solar Age60m · 1977-03-18In this episode, Horizon investigates research into solar energy in the USA, Japan, and the UK.E1010. Genetic Roulette60m · 1977-04-01Horizon explores the debate on human genetic engineering.E1111. The Amazing Doctor Newton60m · 1977-07-15BBC television documentary which explores, using live-action dramatisation, the life's work of Sir Isaac Newton, emphasising his sources of inspiration.E1212. The Trouble with Medicine60m · 1977-07-22In this episode, Horizon looks at how, despite the high costs of the National Health System of Britain, more money doesn't mean better health.E1313. Silent Speech60m · 1977-07-29This Horizon report is about Prof. Hubert Montagner and his study of non-verbal communication in young children, along with his findings.E1414. The Green Machine60m · 1977-08-05Horizon makes an investigation into plant biology.E1515. The River That Came Clean60m · 1977-09-02This is a report by Horizon on the successful clean-up of the River Thames in Britain.E1616. Blueprints in the Bloodstream60m · 1977-09-09This Horizon episode reports on research by scientists into identifying a system of markers, such as tissue types on blood cells, which indicate the human being's vulnerability to a whole range of diseases like multiple sclerosis and diabetes, and the possibilities this presents for preventive medicine.E1717. 40 Years of Murder60m · 1977-09-16Horizon presents a profile on one of the UK's leading pathologists, Keith Simpson.E1818. The Cry for Help60m · 1977-09-30This Horizon episode examines the growing British problem of attempted suicide by an overdose of drugs.E1919. The Sunspot Mystery60m · 1977-10-07Horizon presents evidence that links the drought cycle with the number of magnetically-hyperactive sunspots.E2020. The Rhine's Revenge60m · 1977-10-21Horizon presents the story of how the river Rhine has defended itself against progress.E2121. Icarus' Children60m · 1977-12-02Horizon presents a report on the prize offered to the first person who could fly a prescribed figure of eight course.E2222. The Healing Nightmare60m · 1977-12-09This episode of Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction of breakdown of Carl Gustav Jung on the road to insanity.E2323. The Great Wine Revolution60m · 1977-12-23Horizon explores a new science-based revolution in the production of wine.

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