Episode guide
Horizon: 1983
24 episodes · first aired Jan 10, 1983
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- 1 Sizewell Under Pressure Jan 10, 1983 · 1h Horizon investigates if Britain should build a United States designed nuclear power station that uses a pressurized water reactor at its core.
- 2 The Tropical Time Machine Jan 17, 1983 · 1h Horizon presents a report by Dr. Alison Jolly who discusses the country of Madagascar, just off of the west coast of Africa. Madagascar's ecology and conservation programs are in conflict…
- 3 The Geneva Event Jan 24, 1983 · 1h Horizon brings you a report about the discovery of two new, and unimaginably short-lived, subatomic particles called "W" and "Z".
- 4 How Much Can You Drink? Feb 7, 1983 · 1h Horizon examines some of the effects that moderate amounts of alcohol can have on the body.
- 5 Talking Turtle Feb 14, 1983 · 1h In the Horizon documentary, we look new ways of using computers in classroom and to what effect computers in our schools will have in future.
- 6 What Little Girls are Made of Feb 21, 1983 · 1h Horizon investigates the way girls and boys were taught science and related subjects at schools.
- 7 British Science - On the Wrong Track? Feb 28, 1983 · 1h Horizon reports on the state of scientific research in Britain and the past blunders of the National Research Development Council.
- 8 The Great Plains Massacre Mar 7, 1983 · 1h In this Horizon documentary, we look back at the event surrounding the near extermination of the North American bison (buffalo) in the 1880's.
- 9 Hard Rock Mar 14, 1983 · 1h The Horizon episode is about the Carsington Aqueduct Scheme in Derbyshire, England, and the massive excavation problems encountered during construction.
- 10 Better Mind the Computer Mar 21, 1983 · 1h Horizon presents a look at the current research into artificial computer intelligence.
- 11 Madness on Trial Apr 11, 1983 · 1h Horizon looks at the mental problem of schizophrenia and how madness is medically diagnosed.
- 12 Sixty Minutes to Meltdown Apr 18, 1983 · 1h In this episode, Horizon investigates the nuclear accident which took place in the United States at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant during March 1979.
- 13 Killer in the Village Apr 25, 1983 · 1h In this report, Horizon looks at the spread of the AIDS virus in the United States and their search for the cause and cure of the deadly disease.
- 14 The Case of ESP Sep 26, 1983 · 1h n this documentary, Horizon investigates the power of the mind for psychic phenomena; telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, and psychokinesis.
- 15 The Artificial Heart Oct 3, 1983 · 1h Horizon investigates the current research into development and use of an artificial heart.
- 16 Dr. Priestley and the Breath of Life Oct 10, 1983 · 1h This report by Horizon examines the experiments of Joseph Priestly on blood and oxygen in photosynthesis.
- 17 Professor Hawking's Universe Oct 17, 1983 · 1h This episode of Horizon features Prof. Stephen Hawking and how he copes with his severe disability, his scientific career, and his relationship with his students.
- 18 The Cruel Choice Oct 24, 1983 · 1h Horizon presents a discussion on the use of animals for experiments.
- 19 A Child's Guide to Languages Oct 31, 1983 · 1h Looks at different ways of teaching a foreign language and contrasts them with the way babies and young children pick up their native language, without formal teaching.
- 20 China's Child Nov 7, 1983 · 1h Horizon examines how the government of China presents the "one child per family" population policy to the people.
- 21 The Earthquake Connection Nov 14, 1983 · 1h Horizon investigates today's research into earthquakes and the usefulness of the findings.
- 22 Prisoner or Patient? Nov 28, 1983 · 1h Horizon presents this documentary on how Britain deals with its mentally ill criminal offenders.
- 23 Cancer: The Pattern in the Genes Dec 5, 1983 · 1h In this report, Horizon outlines the latest research into cancer with specific reference to oncogenes.
- 24 The Academy Dec 12, 1983 · 1h Horizon follows group of men and women going through basic training in Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) methods at the Academy in the United States.