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Horizon: 1984

22 episodes · first aired Jan 9, 1984

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  1. 1 The Intelligence Man Jan 9, 1984 · 1h Sir Cyril Burt died in 1971, the most eminent psychologist of his age. Within two years the most bitter and disturbing scientific controversy since Piltdown Man saw Burt accused of…
  2. 2 Microworld! Jan 16, 1984 · 1h Horizon looks at the research advances in physics and technology of microelectronics.
  3. 3 A New Green Revolution? Jan 23, 1984 · 1h This episode of Horizon looks at the role of scientists in agriculture throughout the Third World countries.
  4. 4 Spies in the Wires Jan 30, 1984 · 1h Horizon examines the various ways of committing computer fraud and at the efforts to prevent it and preserve our privacy.
  5. 5 Valley of the Inca Feb 13, 1984 · 1h In this documentary, Horizon examines the work at an archaeological project in the Cusichaca Valley, Peru.
  6. 6 The Conquest of Parasites Feb 27, 1984 · 1h Horizon presents this report on parasites, their life styles, and the diseases they cause in Third World countries.
  7. 7 Reflections on a River Mar 5, 1984 · 1h Horizon investigates the life for various civilizations along the river Waveney in east Angola.
  8. 8 A Normal Face Mar 12, 1984 · 1h Horizon presents a report on current research and trends in facial reconstructive surgery.
  9. 9 Prisoners of Incest Mar 19, 1984 · 1h In this documentary, Horizon reconstructs a therapy session where a man imprisoned for incest meets his family for first time in two and one half years.
  10. 10 Signs of the Apes, Songs of the Whales Mar 26, 1984 · 1h Horizon investigates the linguistic potential of non-human species.
  11. 11 Professor Bonner and the Slime Moulds Apr 9, 1984 · 1h In the documentary, Horizon reports on the life of slime moulds and how they provides clues to cell differentiation.
  12. 12 The Mind of a Murderer: The Case of the Hillside Strangler Apr 16, 1984 · 1h Horizon presents the first of a two-part documentary about Kenneth Bianchi, the Los Angeles Hillside Strangler, who was convicted of the murder of 12 women even though his defence was that…
  13. 13 The Mind of a Murderer: The Mask of Madness Apr 23, 1984 · 1h Horizon presents the second part of a two-part documentary about Kenneth Bianchi, the Los Angeles Hillside Strangler, who was convicted of the murder of 12 women even though his defence…
  14. 14 A Cruel Inheritance Apr 30, 1984 · 1h Horizon reports on new medical techniques to diagnose the inherited diseases; sickle cell anaemia and cystic fibrosis.
  15. 15 The Malvern Link May 7, 1984 · 1h Horizon investigates the military bias of British scientific industries and the possible consequences if the bias continues.
  16. 16 Contented Cows and Other Animals Nov 5, 1984 · 1h Horizon explores the behavioural patterns of sheep, cows, chickens, and pigs under both natural and intensive farming conditions.
  17. 17 Picking Winners Nov 12, 1984 · 1h Horizon reports on the decline in the amount of gambling leading to a severe reductions in money to fund the scientific research in Britain.
  18. 18 The Brain Puzzle Nov 19, 1984 · 1h Horizon documents the current medical research into finding new ways of repairing damage to the brain and the central nervous system.
  19. 19 Global Village Nov 26, 1984 · 1h Horizon examines the concept and implications of a global village in Third World countries.
  20. 20 Ivan Dec 3, 1984 · 1h In this documentary, Horizon spends a week with a victim of Parkinson's disease and how he has to use considerable muscular effort in order to cope with day-to-day life.
  21. 21 A Mathematical Mystery Tour Dec 10, 1984 · 1h Horizon attempts to explain some of the theories proposed by pure mathematicians over the ages.
  22. 22 Supercharged Dec 17, 1984 · 1h Horizon presents a chronological history of the development of the racing car during the 15 years prior to World War II.