Horizon — 1979

Feb 19791h

Horizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels.

Mar 19791h

In this program, Horizon looks at the effort and money spent on the horse to produce the perfect specimen.

Mar 19791h

Horizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.

Mar 19791h

Horizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar.

Mar 19791h

In this documentary by Horizon, you are shown a revolution in archaeological dating has shown that metal technology was invented in Europe.

Apr 19791h

Horizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body.

Apr 19791h

Horizon reports about the attempts to bring about cooperation between the Mediterranean countries to combat pollution of their seas.

Apr 19791h

In this episode, Horizon looks at Britain's methods and plans for nuclear waste management and disposal of the fuel elements.

Apr 19791h

Horizon presents a documentary that shows how part of the Amazon river area around the Rio Jari was developed with rice and forestry.

May 19791h

This is a Horizon documentary about Liam Hudson, noted psychologist at Brunel University as he challenges modern psychologists.

May 19791h

Horizon examines the work of Dr. Lennart Nilsson who has filmed the complete arterial system of the human body.

May 19791h

This episode of Horizon looks at the recent scientific research into how humans become male or female.

May 19791h

This Horizon documentary is about the increasing use of robots in industry, and the robot's abilities and weaknesses.

Sept 19791h

Horizon explores the effect of the Mexican oil boom on the country itself and world energy situation.

Oct 19791h

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 19791h

In this episode, Horizon reports on the need to consider more aerodynamic designs for cars to improve fuel economy.

Oct 19791h

Horizon presents a report on the research into diabetes to determine its causes, controlling measures, and the prevention of complications.

Oct 19791h

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 19791h

This Horizon documentary describes the complete history and design of motorcycles which have significantly evolved over the past 80 years.

Nov 19791h

This report by Horizon is about current research into the physical and psychological effects of touch, and the effects of touch deprivation.

Nov 19791h

Horizon investigates how the British landscape is changing its appearance with native trees being replaced by imported species.

Nov 19791h

Horizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy.

Dec 19791h

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 19791h

Horizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity.

Dec 19791h

In this episode by Horizon, G. R. Taylor presents his personal view of science based on previous Horizon episode clips from the 1970's.