About this season
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
Episodes (37)
1. Just Another World
Aired 5 January 1970 • 60 min
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.
2. Henry Royce, Mechanic
Aired 12 January 1970 • 60 min
Horizon investigates the history of the life and work of Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of the firm Rolls Royce Royce.
3. A Disease of Our Time - Stress
Aired 19 January 1970 • 60 min
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.
4. A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks
Aired 26 January 1970 • 60 min
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.
5. Sex and Sexuality
Aired 2 February 1970 • 60 min
Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.
6. Whose Coast?
Aired 16 February 1970 • 60 min
In this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.
7. A Much Wanted Child
Aired 23 February 1970 • 60 min
This episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.
8. The Expert Witness
Aired 2 March 1970 • 60 min
Sir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.
9. After the Iron Age
Aired 9 March 1970 • 60 min
A look at some of the work carried out in Britain into the development of new materials for industry.
10. Let the Therapy Fit the Crime
Aired 16 March 1970 • 60 min
This episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.
11. The World Outside
Aired 23 March 1970 • 60 min
Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.
12. In the Beginning was the Word
Aired 30 March 1970 • 60 min
This episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.
13. The Drifting of the Continents
Aired 13 April 1970 • 60 min
A Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.
14. A Case of Priority
Aired 20 April 1970 • 60 min
This episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.
15. The Fretful Elements
Aired 27 April 1970 • 60 min
This report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.
16. One Man's Meat
Aired 11 May 1970 • 60 min
An investigation by Horizon reveals information about the use of artificial additives and preservatives in the manufacture of modern processed foods.
17. Only Skin Deep
Aired 6 July 1970 • 60 min
On this episode of Horizon, the science behind the cosmetic industry and the social and psychological importance of beauty and fragrance is revealed.
18. Wolves and Wolfmen
Aired 13 July 1970 • 60 min
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.
19. A Measure of Uncertainty
Aired 10 August 1970 • 60 min
Horizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.
20. The Manhunters
Aired 17 August 1970 • 60 min
Horizon reveals new evidence found by archaeologists that have now traced our origins back to the extinct ape man of Africa.
21. Don't Get Sick in America
Aired 24 August 1970 • 60 min
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.
22. Crown of Thorns
Aired 31 August 1970 • 60 min
The population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.
23. Noah's Ark in Kensington
Aired 7 September 1970 • 60 min
Horizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.
24. Virus
Aired 14 September 1970 • 60 min
This is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.
25. Water, Water
Aired 21 September 1970 • 60 min
Horizon looks at the work of scientists as they unravel the problems of providing us with water.
26. All Creatures Great and Small
Aired 28 September 1970 • 60 min
In this story, Horizon investigates the issue of controversial animal experiments between anti-vivisectionists and scientists.
27. A Child for a Lifetime
Aired 5 October 1970 • 60 min
Horizon reports on the future of 30,000 children in Britain that are mentally retarded.
28. Something for Our Children
Aired 12 October 1970 • 60 min
Horizon reports on the work of the British Nature Conservancy and how scientists are trying to find out about nature.
29. Million Ton Tanker
Aired 2 November 1970 • 60 min
This episode of Horizon reports on the revolution in the size of oil tankers showing present and future planned methods of construction.
30. The Insect War
Aired 9 November 1970 • 60 min
Horizon looks at problems caused by the rapid reproduction rate of insects and their increasing resistance to pesticides.
31. The Savage Mind
Aired 16 November 1970 • 60 min
Horizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.
32. Tanks
Aired 23 November 1970 • 60 min
This episode of Horizon investigates the history of tanks in the last fifty years and the dominant role they have played in land warfare.
33. Mind the Machine
Aired 30 November 1970 • 60 min
In this story, Horizon investigates the artificial intelligence of computers by watching a chess game.
34. Square Pegs
Aired 7 December 1970 • 60 min
Horizon examines some of the techniques used by the boom industry of Management Selection.
35. Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die
Aired 14 December 1970 • 60 min
Horizon investigates the work of geologists and seismologists trying to predict the date of the next great earthquake in San Francisco, California.
36. The Man who Talks to Frogs
Aired 21 December 1970 • 60 min
Horizon reports on some of the pure scientific research work carried out at the Smithsonian Tropical Research institute.
37. The Gargantuan Triumph of Science
Aired 28 December 1970 • 60 min
This episode by Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction from original transcripts of the inquiry into the Tay Bridge disaster.