Episodes
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1. Just Another World
5 Jan 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.
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2. Henry Royce, Mechanic
12 Jan 1970 · 60 min
Horizon investigates the history of the life and work of Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of the firm Rolls Royce Royce.
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3. A Disease of Our Time - Stress
19 Jan 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.
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4. A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks
26 Jan 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.
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5. Sex and Sexuality
2 Feb 1970 · 60 min
Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.
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6. Whose Coast?
16 Feb 1970 · 60 min
In this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.
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7. A Much Wanted Child
23 Feb 1970 · 60 min
This episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.
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8. The Expert Witness
2 Mar 1970 · 60 min
Sir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.
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9. After the Iron Age
9 Mar 1970 · 60 min
A look at some of the work carried out in Britain into the development of new materials for industry.
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10. Let the Therapy Fit the Crime
16 Mar 1970 · 60 min
This episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.
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11. The World Outside
23 Mar 1970 · 60 min
Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.
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12. In the Beginning was the Word
30 Mar 1970 · 60 min
This episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.
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13. The Drifting of the Continents
13 Apr 1970 · 60 min
A Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.
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14. A Case of Priority
20 Apr 1970 · 60 min
This episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.
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15. The Fretful Elements
27 Apr 1970 · 60 min
This report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.
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16. One Man's Meat
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.
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17. Only Skin Deep
6 Jul 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.
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18. Wolves and Wolfmen
13 Jul 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.
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19. A Measure of Uncertainty
10 Aug 1970 · 60 min
Horizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.
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20. The Manhunters
17 Aug 1970 · 60 min
Horizon reveals new evidence found by archaeologists that have now traced our origins back to the extinct ape man of Africa.
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21. Don't Get Sick in America
24 Aug 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.
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22. Crown of Thorns
31 Aug 1970 · 60 min
The population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.
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23. Noah's Ark in Kensington
7 Sept 1970 · 60 min
Horizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.
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24. Virus
14 Sept 1970 · 60 min
This is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.
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25. Water, Water
21 Sept 1970 · 60 min
Horizon looks at the work of scientists as they unravel the problems of providing us with water.
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26. All Creatures Great and Small
28 Sept 1970 · 60 min
In this story, Horizon investigates the issue of controversial animal experiments between anti-vivisectionists and scientists.
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27. A Child for a Lifetime
5 Oct 1970 · 60 min
Horizon reports on the future of 30,000 children in Britain that are mentally retarded.
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28. Something for Our Children
12 Oct 1970 · 60 min
Horizon reports on the work of the British Nature Conservancy and how scientists are trying to find out about nature.
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29. Million Ton Tanker
2 Nov 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.
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30. The Insect War
9 Nov 1970 · 60 min
Horizon looks at problems caused by the rapid reproduction rate of insects and their increasing resistance to pesticides.
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31. The Savage Mind
16 Nov 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.
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32. Tanks
23 Nov 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.
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33. Mind the Machine
30 Nov 1970 · 60 min
In this story, Horizon investigates the artificial intelligence of computers by watching a chess game.
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34. Square Pegs
7 Dec 1970 · 60 min
Horizon examines some of the techniques used by the boom industry of Management Selection.
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35. Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die
14 Dec 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.
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36. The Man who Talks to Frogs
21 Dec 1970 · 60 min
Horizon reports on some of the pure scientific research work carried out at the Smithsonian Tropical Research institute.
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37. The Gargantuan Triumph of Science
28 Dec 1970 · 60 min
This episode by Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction from original transcripts of the inquiry into the Tay Bridge disaster.
Horizon 1970: quick answers
How many episodes are in Horizon 1970?
1970 of Horizon has 37 episodes, about 37 hours in total.
When did Horizon 1970 come out?
1970 premiered on 5 Jan 1970.