David Stewart
Director
Horizon (1964)
1979
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
Released Feb. 4, 1964
Episode 60 min
10+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.spatial-awareness, imdb.science, imdb.reenactment, imdb.technology, imdb.nature, imdb.science-and-technology-documentary, imdb.deep-dive, imdb.one-word-title
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S16E1 - The Forever Fuel
Horizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels.
Feb. 26, 1979, midnight
S16E2 - In Search of Pegasus
In this program, Horizon looks at the effort and money spent on the horse to produce the perfect specimen.
March 5, 1979, midnight
S16E3 - The Keys of Paradise
Horizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.
March 12, 1979, midnight
S16E4 - Sweet Solutions
Horizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar.
March 19, 1979, midnight
S16E5 - Bronze Age Blast-Off
In this documentary by Horizon, you are shown a revolution in archaeological dating has shown that metal technology was invented in Europe.
March 26, 1979, midnight
S16E6 - The Real Bionic Man
Horizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body.
April 2, 1979, midnight
S16E7 - A Mediterranean Prospect
Horizon reports about the attempts to bring about cooperation between the Mediterranean countries to combat pollution of their seas.
April 9, 1979, midnight
S16E8 - Elements of Risk
In this episode, Horizon looks at Britain's methods and plans for nuclear waste management and disposal of the fuel elements.
April 23, 1979, midnight
S16E9 - Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland
Horizon presents a documentary that shows how part of the Amazon river area around the Rio Jari was developed with rice and forestry.
April 30, 1979, midnight
S16E10 - Where Nothing Happens Twice
This is a Horizon documentary about Liam Hudson, noted psychologist at Brunel University as he challenges modern psychologists.
May 7, 1979, midnight
S16E11 - Journey Through the Human Body
Horizon examines the work of Dr. Lennart Nilsson who has filmed the complete arterial system of the human body.
May 14, 1979, midnight
S16E12 - The Fight to Be Male
This episode of Horizon looks at the recent scientific research into how humans become male or female.
May 21, 1979, midnight
S16E13 - The Robots Are Coming
This Horizon documentary is about the increasing use of robots in industry, and the robot's abilities and weaknesses.
May 28, 1979, midnight
S16E14 - Mexican Oil Dance
Horizon explores the effect of the Mexican oil boom on the country itself and world energy situation.
Sept. 24, 1979, midnight
S16E15 - Tracks on the Oregon Trail
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.
Oct. 1, 1979, midnight
S16E16 - The Race to Reshape Cars
In this episode, Horizon reports on the need to consider more aerodynamic designs for cars to improve fuel economy.
Oct. 8, 1979, midnight
S16E17 - Dragnet for Diabetes
Horizon presents a report on the research into diabetes to determine its causes, controlling measures, and the prevention of complications.
Oct. 15, 1979, midnight
S16E18 - The Lost Waters of the Nile
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.
Oct. 22, 1979, midnight
S16E19 - Survival of the Fastest
This Horizon documentary describes the complete history and design of motorcycles which have significantly evolved over the past 80 years.
Oct. 29, 1979, midnight
S16E20 - A Touch of Sensitivity
This report by Horizon is about current research into the physical and psychological effects of touch, and the effects of touch deprivation.
Nov. 5, 1979, midnight
S16E21 - A Treasury of Trees
Horizon investigates how the British landscape is changing its appearance with native trees being replaced by imported species.
Nov. 12, 1979, midnight
S16E22 - Darkness Visible
Horizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy.
Nov. 19, 1979, midnight
S16E23 - Uranium Goes Critical
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.
Dec. 3, 1979, midnight
S16E24 - The Fat in the Fire
Horizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity.
Dec. 10, 1979, midnight
S16E25 - Decade
In this episode by Horizon, G. R. Taylor presents his personal view of science based on previous Horizon episode clips from the 1970's.
Dec. 17, 1979, midnight
BBC Two
60 min/ep
77006 min
Feb. 4, 1964
Oct. 6, 2025, midnight
Returning Series
TV-PG / 10+
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