Horizon (1964)

Jan 3, 1972 - 1h 0m

In this episode of Horizon, you find out how feasible it is to build a 35 mile long tunnel between Britain and France.

Jan 10, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon explores the American Navajo indian tribe of New Mexico, in the United States.

Jan 17, 1972 - 1h 0m

Why do humans have such a poor sense of smell as compared to animals? Horizon investigates why.

Jan 31, 1972 - 1h 0m

This story by Horizon reports on Malaria in the country of Gambia, in West Africa.

Feb 7, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon investigates reports of strange phenomena and about what the scientific theory is about these phenomena.

Feb 14, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon explores if a doctor's treatment of the patient is always in the best interest of the patient.

Feb 21, 1972 - 1h 0m

In this episode, Horizon looks the the ecological movement, and the resistance against the movement in Britain, and the USA.

Feb 28, 1972 - 1h 0m

In this report by Horizon, the effect of boring jobs on industrial relations is looked at, along with work and job satisfaction.

Mar 6, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon looks at the life of whales and dolphins, and how they interact with man.

Mar 13, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon investigates the various conceptions of "race" that have arisen since the 17th century.

Mar 20, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon investigates the use of hydroelectric power in Africa, at Lake Kariba, Lake Volta, and Lake Nasser.

Mar 27, 1972 - 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon follows the expedition of two German naturalists exploring the Northwestern desert of the Sahara in Africa.

Apr 10, 1972 - 1h 0m

This story by Horizon is about American research into techniques for controlling bodily functions with the mind.

Apr 17, 1972 - 1h 0m

In this report, Horizon looks at the various aspects of volcanoes and explaining the views of some vulcanologists.

May 1, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon presents a study of Thomas Alva Edison and his achievements as an inventor.

May 8, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon reviews the history of train accidents and the new safety precautions to prevent them.

May 22, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon investigates the threat to the Snowdonia National Park in Britain, from mining companies.

Jun 12, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon reports on modern research in the prevention of tooth decay.

Jul 3, 1972 - 1h 0m

How do muscles contract and how are they are controlled from the brain through nerve fibers are the subjects of this Horizon episode.

Jul 10, 1972 - 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon explores bacteria and other creatures that live on our skin and in our hair.

Jul 24, 1972 - 1h 0m

In this episode by Horizon, we take a look at sexual problems, particularly for impotence, frigidity, and premature ejaculation.

Jul 31, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon explores the development and techniques of brain surgery from the 1950's to present-day in Britain and the USA.

Oct 12, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon reconstructs a day in the life of the old Charing Cross Hospital in Britain just fifty years ago.

Oct 19, 1972 - 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon looks the how the ice age physically shaped the British landscape.

Oct 26, 1972 - 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon illustrates the ideas of Prof. W.G. Hoskins on the development of the English landscape from Iron Age times to the present.

Nov 2, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon reports that High Energy Physics shows a pattern of thought that challenges the very roots of commonplace belief.

Nov 9, 1972 - 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon is about the east coast marshes of America, called the "Wetlands" and the effects of urban development on the wildlife.

Nov 16, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon investigates the research that is going into the ageing process to find out its causes and possible prevention.

Nov 23, 1972 - 1h 0m

This epidsode of Horizon reports on how a group of zoologists at Oxford Scientific Films in England makes films.

Nov 30, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon documents fire prevention, and fire fighting.

Dec 7, 1972 - 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon centers on the exploitation of oil in Alaska, and the effects of it on the Eskimoes and the local wildlife.

Dec 21, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon reports on people suffering from kidney diseases and the current forms of treatment.

Dec 28, 1972 - 1h 0m

Horizon documents how in Europe, they are using water canals for industrial transport, as an alternative to roads.