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    1. Just Another World

    1970-01-05 · 60m

    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

    1970-01-12 · 60m

    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

    1970-01-19 · 60m

    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

    1970-01-26 · 60m

    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

    1970-02-02 · 60m

    Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.

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    6. Whose Coast?

    1970-02-16 · 60m

    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

    1970-02-23 · 60m

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

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    8. The Expert Witness

    1970-03-02 · 60m

    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

    1970-03-09 · 60m

    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

    1970-03-16 · 60m

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

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    11. The World Outside

    1970-03-23 · 60m

    Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.

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    12. In the Beginning was the Word

    1970-03-30 · 60m

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

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    13. The Drifting of the Continents

    1970-04-13 · 60m

    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

    1970-04-20 · 60m

    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

    1970-04-27 · 60m

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

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    16. One Man's Meat

    1970-05-11 · 60m

    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

    1970-07-06 · 60m

    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

    1970-07-13 · 60m

    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

    1970-08-10 · 60m

    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

    1970-08-17 · 60m

    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

    1970-08-24 · 60m

    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

    1970-08-31 · 60m

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

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    23. Noah's Ark in Kensington

    1970-09-07 · 60m

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

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    24. Virus

    1970-09-14 · 60m

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

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    25. Water, Water

    1970-09-21 · 60m

    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

    1970-09-28 · 60m

    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

    1970-10-05 · 60m

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

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    28. Something for Our Children

    1970-10-12 · 60m

    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

    1970-11-02 · 60m

    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

    1970-11-09 · 60m

    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

    1970-11-16 · 60m

    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

    1970-11-23 · 60m

    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

    1970-11-30 · 60m

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

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    34. Square Pegs

    1970-12-07 · 60m

    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

    1970-12-14 · 60m

    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

    1970-12-21 · 60m

    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

    1970-12-28 · 60m

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

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