1970

1. Just Another World

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.

1970-01-05 • 60 min

2. Henry Royce, Mechanic

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

1970-01-12 • 60 min

3. A Disease of Our Time - Stress

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.

1970-01-19 • 60 min

4. A Disease of Our Time - Heart Attacks

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.

1970-01-26 • 60 min

5. Sex and Sexuality

Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.

1970-02-02 • 60 min

6. Whose Coast?

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

1970-02-16 • 60 min

7. A Much Wanted Child

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

1970-02-23 • 60 min

8. The Expert Witness

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

1970-03-02 • 60 min

9. After the Iron Age

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

1970-03-09 • 60 min

10. Let the Therapy Fit the Crime

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

1970-03-16 • 60 min

11. The World Outside

Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.

1970-03-23 • 60 min

12. In the Beginning was the Word

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

1970-03-30 • 60 min

13. The Drifting of the Continents

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

1970-04-13 • 60 min

14. A Case of Priority

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

1970-04-20 • 60 min

15. The Fretful Elements

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

1970-04-27 • 60 min

16. One Man's Meat

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

1970-05-11 • 60 min

17. Only Skin Deep

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

1970-07-06 • 60 min

18. Wolves and Wolfmen

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.

1970-07-13 • 60 min

19. A Measure of Uncertainty

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

1970-08-10 • 60 min

20. The Manhunters

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

1970-08-17 • 60 min

21. 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.

1970-08-24 • 60 min

22. Crown of Thorns

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

1970-08-31 • 60 min

23. Noah's Ark in Kensington

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

1970-09-07 • 60 min

24. Virus

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

1970-09-14 • 60 min

25. Water, Water

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

1970-09-21 • 60 min

26. All Creatures Great and Small

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

1970-09-28 • 60 min

27. A Child for a Lifetime

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

1970-10-05 • 60 min

28. Something for Our Children

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

1970-10-12 • 60 min

29. Million Ton Tanker

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

1970-11-02 • 60 min

30. The Insect War

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

1970-11-09 • 60 min

31. The Savage Mind

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

1970-11-16 • 60 min

32. Tanks

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

1970-11-23 • 60 min

33. Mind the Machine

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

1970-11-30 • 60 min

34. Square Pegs

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

1970-12-07 • 60 min

35. Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die

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

1970-12-14 • 60 min

36. The Man who Talks to Frogs

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

1970-12-21 • 60 min

37. The Gargantuan Triumph of Science

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

1970-12-28 • 60 min