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Horizon: Season 7

1970 1970
TV-PG

  • 1970-01-05T20:00:00Z on BBC Two
  • 1h
  • 1d 13h (37 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.

37 episodes

Season Premiere

1970-01-05T20:00:00Z

7x01 Just Another World

Season Premiere

7x01 Just Another World

  • 1970-01-05T20:00:00Z1h

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.

1970-01-12T20:00:00Z

7x02 Henry Royce, Mechanic

7x02 Henry Royce, Mechanic

  • 1970-01-12T20:00:00Z1h

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

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.

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.

1970-02-02T20:00:00Z

7x05 Sex and Sexuality

7x05 Sex and Sexuality

  • 1970-02-02T20:00:00Z1h

Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.

1970-02-16T20:00:00Z

7x06 Whose Coast?

7x06 Whose Coast?

  • 1970-02-16T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-02-23T20:00:00Z

7x07 A Much Wanted Child

7x07 A Much Wanted Child

  • 1970-02-23T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-03-02T20:00:00Z

7x08 The Expert Witness

7x08 The Expert Witness

  • 1970-03-02T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-03-09T20:00:00Z

7x09 After the Iron Age

7x09 After the Iron Age

  • 1970-03-09T20:00:00Z1h

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

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

1970-03-23T20:00:00Z

7x11 The World Outside

7x11 The World Outside

  • 1970-03-23T20:00:00Z1h

Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.

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

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

1970-04-20T20:00:00Z

7x14 A Case of Priority

7x14 A Case of Priority

  • 1970-04-20T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-04-27T20:00:00Z

7x15 The Fretful Elements

7x15 The Fretful Elements

  • 1970-04-27T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-05-11T20:00:00Z

7x16 One Man's Meat

7x16 One Man's Meat

  • 1970-05-11T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-07-06T20:00:00Z

7x17 Only Skin Deep

7x17 Only Skin Deep

  • 1970-07-06T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-07-13T20:00:00Z

7x18 Wolves and Wolfmen

7x18 Wolves and Wolfmen

  • 1970-07-13T20:00:00Z1h

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.

1970-08-10T20:00:00Z

7x19 A Measure of Uncertainty

7x19 A Measure of Uncertainty

  • 1970-08-10T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-08-17T20:00:00Z

7x20 The Manhunters

7x20 The Manhunters

  • 1970-08-17T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-08-24T20:00:00Z

7x21 Don't Get Sick in America

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.

1970-08-31T20:00:00Z

7x22 Crown of Thorns

7x22 Crown of Thorns

  • 1970-08-31T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-09-07T20:00:00Z

7x23 Noah's Ark in Kensington

7x23 Noah's Ark in Kensington

  • 1970-09-07T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-09-14T20:00:00Z

7x24 Virus

7x24 Virus

  • 1970-09-14T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-09-21T20:00:00Z

7x25 Water, Water

7x25 Water, Water

  • 1970-09-21T20:00:00Z1h

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

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

1970-10-05T20:00:00Z

7x27 A Child for a Lifetime

7x27 A Child for a Lifetime

  • 1970-10-05T20:00:00Z1h

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

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

1970-11-02T20:00:00Z

7x29 Million Ton Tanker

7x29 Million Ton Tanker

  • 1970-11-02T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-11-09T20:00:00Z

7x30 The Insect War

7x30 The Insect War

  • 1970-11-09T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-11-16T20:00:00Z

7x31 The Savage Mind

7x31 The Savage Mind

  • 1970-11-16T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-11-23T20:00:00Z

7x32 Tanks

7x32 Tanks

  • 1970-11-23T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-11-30T20:00:00Z

7x33 Mind the Machine

7x33 Mind the Machine

  • 1970-11-30T20:00:00Z1h

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

1970-12-07T20:00:00Z

7x34 Square Pegs

7x34 Square Pegs

  • 1970-12-07T20:00:00Z1h

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

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

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

Season Finale

1970-12-28T20:00:00Z

7x37 The Gargantuan Triumph of Science

Season Finale

7x37 The Gargantuan Triumph of Science

  • 1970-12-28T20:00:00Z1h

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

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