Horizon (1964)
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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1979x01 The Forever Fuel
26 February, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels.
1979x02 In Search of Pegasus
05 March, 1979 9:00 pm
In this program, Horizon looks at the effort and money spent on the horse to produce the perfect specimen.
1979x03 The Keys of Paradise
12 March, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.
1979x04 Sweet Solutions
19 March, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar.
1979x05 Bronze Age Blast-Off
26 March, 1979 9:00 pm
In this documentary by Horizon, you are shown a revolution in archaeological dating has shown that metal technology was invented in Europe.
1979x06 The Real Bionic Man
02 April, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body.
1979x07 A Mediterranean Prospect
09 April, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon reports about the attempts to bring about cooperation between the Mediterranean countries to combat pollution of their seas.
1979x08 Elements of Risk
23 April, 1979 9:00 pm
In this episode, Horizon looks at Britain's methods and plans for nuclear waste management and disposal of the fuel elements.
1979x09 Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland
30 April, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon presents a documentary that shows how part of the Amazon river area around the Rio Jari was developed with rice and forestry.
1979x10 Where Nothing Happens Twice
07 May, 1979 9:00 pm
This is a Horizon documentary about Liam Hudson, noted psychologist at Brunel University as he challenges modern psychologists.
1979x11 Journey Through the Human Body
14 May, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon examines the work of Dr. Lennart Nilsson who has filmed the complete arterial system of the human body.
1979x12 The Fight to Be Male
21 May, 1979 9:00 pm
This episode of Horizon looks at the recent scientific research into how humans become male or female.
1979x13 The Robots Are Coming
28 May, 1979 9:00 pm
This Horizon documentary is about the increasing use of robots in industry, and the robot's abilities and weaknesses.
1979x14 Mexican Oil Dance
24 September, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon explores the effect of the Mexican oil boom on the country itself and world energy situation.
1979x15 Tracks on the Oregon Trail
01 October, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon investigates the environmental protection program going on in the state of Oregon in the USA. Oregon is the first state to clean up it's environment.
1979x16 The Race to Reshape Cars
08 October, 1979 9:00 pm
In this episode, Horizon reports on the need to consider more aerodynamic designs for cars to improve fuel economy.
1979x17 Dragnet for Diabetes
15 October, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon presents a report on the research into diabetes to determine its causes, controlling measures, and the prevention of complications.
1979x18 The Lost Waters of the Nile
22 October, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon takes a trip down the Jonglei Canal which is under construction in Sudan and reports on the changes the new canal will bring to the country, and the rest of the world.
1979x19 Survival of the Fastest
29 October, 1979 9:00 pm
This Horizon documentary describes the complete history and design of motorcycles which have significantly evolved over the past 80 years.
1979x20 A Touch of Sensitivity
05 November, 1979 9:00 pm
This report by Horizon is about current research into the physical and psychological effects of touch, and the effects of touch deprivation.
1979x21 A Treasury of Trees
12 November, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon investigates how the British landscape is changing its appearance with native trees being replaced by imported species.
1979x22 Darkness Visible
19 November, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy.
1979x23 Uranium Goes Critical
03 December, 1979 9:00 pm
This Horizon episode is all about Uranium; its history, the use of uranium for nuclear energy, the dangers of uranium, and the scarcity of the mineral.
1979x24 The Fat in the Fire
10 December, 1979 9:00 pm
Horizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity.
1979x25 Decade
17 December, 1979 9:00 pm
In this episode by Horizon, G. R. Taylor presents his personal view of science based on previous Horizon episode clips from the 1970's.
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