• Air date: 05 Jan '70 37 episodes
      Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
  • List of Episodes (37)
    • 1. Just Another World

      05 Jan '70
      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

      12 Jan '70
      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

      19 Jan '70
      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

      26 Jan '70
      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

      02 Feb '70
      Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.
    • 6. Whose Coast?

      16 Feb '70
      In this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.
    • 7. A Much Wanted Child

      23 Feb '70
      This episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.
    • 8. The Expert Witness

      02 Mar '70
      Sir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.
    • 9. After the Iron Age

      09 Mar '70
      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

      16 Mar '70
      This episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.
    • 11. The World Outside

      23 Mar '70
      Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.
    • 12. In the Beginning was the Word

      30 Mar '70
      This episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.
    • 13. The Drifting of the Continents

      13 Apr '70
      A Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.
    • 14. A Case of Priority

      20 Apr '70
      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

      27 Apr '70
      This report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.
    • 16. One Man's Meat

      11 May '70
      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

      06 Jul '70
      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

      13 Jul '70
      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

      10 Aug '70
      Horizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.
    • 20. The Manhunters

      17 Aug '70
      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

      24 Aug '70
      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

      31 Aug '70
      The population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.
    • 23. Noah's Ark in Kensington

      07 Sep '70
      Horizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.
    • 24. Virus

      14 Sep '70
      This is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.
    • 25. Water, Water

      21 Sep '70
      Horizon looks at the work of scientists as they unravel the problems of providing us with water.