Horizon — 1970

Jan 5, 1970 · 1h

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.

Jan 12, 1970 · 1h

Horizon investigates the history of the life and work of Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of the firm Rolls Royce Royce.

Jan 19, 1970 · 1h

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.

Jan 26, 1970 · 1h

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.

Feb 2, 1970 · 1h

Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.

Feb 16, 1970 · 1h

In this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.

Feb 23, 1970 · 1h

This episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.

Mar 2, 1970 · 1h

Sir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.

Mar 9, 1970 · 1h

A look at some of the work carried out in Britain into the development of new materials for industry.

Mar 16, 1970 · 1h

This episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.

Mar 23, 1970 · 1h

Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.

Mar 30, 1970 · 1h

This episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.

Apr 13, 1970 · 1h

A Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.

Apr 20, 1970 · 1h

This episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.

Apr 27, 1970 · 1h

This report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.

May 11, 1970 · 1h

An investigation by Horizon reveals information about the use of artificial additives and preservatives in the manufacture of modern processed foods.

Jul 6, 1970 · 1h

On this episode of Horizon, the science behind the cosmetic industry and the social and psychological importance of beauty and fragrance is revealed.

Jul 13, 1970 · 1h

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.

Aug 10, 1970 · 1h

Horizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.

Aug 17, 1970 · 1h

Horizon reveals new evidence found by archaeologists that have now traced our origins back to the extinct ape man of Africa.

Aug 24, 1970 · 1h

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.

Aug 31, 1970 · 1h

The population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.

Sep 7, 1970 · 1h

Horizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.

Sep 14, 1970 · 1h

This is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.

Sep 21, 1970 · 1h

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

Sep 28, 1970 · 1h

In this story, Horizon investigates the issue of controversial animal experiments between anti-vivisectionists and scientists.

Oct 5, 1970 · 1h

Horizon reports on the future of 30,000 children in Britain that are mentally retarded.

Oct 12, 1970 · 1h

Horizon reports on the work of the British Nature Conservancy and how scientists are trying to find out about nature.

Nov 2, 1970 · 1h

This episode of Horizon reports on the revolution in the size of oil tankers showing present and future planned methods of construction.

Nov 9, 1970 · 1h

Horizon looks at problems caused by the rapid reproduction rate of insects and their increasing resistance to pesticides.

Nov 16, 1970 · 1h

Horizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.

Nov 23, 1970 · 1h

This episode of Horizon investigates the history of tanks in the last fifty years and the dominant role they have played in land warfare.

Nov 30, 1970 · 1h

In this story, Horizon investigates the artificial intelligence of computers by watching a chess game.

Dec 7, 1970 · 1h

Horizon examines some of the techniques used by the boom industry of Management Selection.

Dec 14, 1970 · 1h

Horizon investigates the work of geologists and seismologists trying to predict the date of the next great earthquake in San Francisco, California.

Dec 21, 1970 · 1h

Horizon reports on some of the pure scientific research work carried out at the Smithsonian Tropical Research institute.

Dec 28, 1970 · 1h

This episode by Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction from original transcripts of the inquiry into the Tay Bridge disaster.