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Horizon: 1988

25 episodes · first aired Jan 4, 1988

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  1. 1 The Transpanted Brain Jan 4, 1988 · 1h This episode of Horizon looks at a new approach that holds hope for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
  2. 2 Death of a Star Jan 11, 1988 · 1h Horizon documents the first sighting of a star in supernova at its initial stages. The study of the spacial event provides fascinating insight into the life of our own universe.
  3. 3 Playing With Madness Jan 18, 1988 · 1h In the report by Horizon, they looks at manic depression and how is now known that it has a strong genetic component.
  4. 4 The Canal in the Jungle Jan 25, 1988 · 1h This episode of the Horizon explores the Panama Canal, now a billion dollar commercial sea crossroad between continents. The future of the canal is in danger because of damage to rain…
  5. 5 Death of the Working Classes Feb 1, 1988 · 1h Horizon investigates how those who are born into a working class family are at greater risk of dying early than if born a child of the professional classes.
  6. 6 The Greenhouse Effect Feb 8, 1988 · 1h This documentary report by Horizon examines the devastating effects of the Greenhouse Effect (earth's temperature rising) and how man is causing it.
  7. 7 Struggling for Control Feb 15, 1988 · 1h This is a Horizon report on Britain's air traffic control capabilities and the use of outdated and unreliable equipment.
  8. 8 Thinking Feb 22, 1988 · 1h Explores the limits of digital computers and artificial intelligence. Includes the views of John Searle, a philosopher at the University of California who refutes the claims for 'thinking'…
  9. 9 Patients on Trial Feb 29, 1988 · 1h Horizon looks at the experimental treatment of four cancer patients in the USA who have volunteered to try the LAK/Interleuken 2 treatment.
  10. 10 Purple Warrior - Rules of Engagement Mar 7, 1988 · 1h This is part one of a two-part series by Horizon reporting on a military exercise code named Purple Warrior which is designed to test lessons learned during the Falklands war.
  11. 11 Purple Warrior - Limited War Mar 14, 1988 · 1h This is part two of a two-part series by Horizon reporting on a military exercise code named Purple Warrior which is designed to test lessons learned during the Falklands war.
  12. 12 The Heart of Another Mar 28, 1988 · 1h Horizon looks at the progress of two heart disease patients at Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital in Britain.
  13. 13 Easter Islands - The Secret Apr 11, 1988 · 1h This is part one of a two-part Horizon series about the mystery of Easter Island, the stone statues, and the civilization that erected them.
  14. 14 Easter Islands - The Story Apr 18, 1988 · 1h This is part two of a two-part Horizon series about the mystery of Easter Island, the stone statues, and the civilization that erected them.
  15. 15 Doctors to Be - Trial by Interview Apr 23, 1988 · 1h Horizon presents part one of a three-part series on the education of doctors in Britain. In this episode, we look at the ordeal of an interview faced by two potential students applying to…
  16. 16 Doctors to Be - The Knowledge Apr 24, 1988 · 1h Horizon presents part two of a three-part series on the education of doctors in Britain. In this episode, we examine the first two years of education at St. Mary's Medical School and at…
  17. 17 Doctors to Be - Welcome to the Real World Apr 25, 1988 · 1h Horizon presents part three of a three-part series on the education of doctors in Britain. In this episode, a group of medical students are followed from the beginning of their third year…
  18. 18 Cancer at Bay May 2, 1988 · 1h Horizon investigates if changes in lifestyle could reduce the risks of cancer.
  19. 19 Traces of Murder May 9, 1988 · 1h In this documentary, Horizon explores how to solve murder cases with the help of new technology.
  20. 20 The Hope of Progress May 16, 1988 · 1h Horizon interviews the scientist and Nobel prize winner, Peter Medawar.
  21. 21 A Newsday Revolution May 23, 1988 · 1h This report by Horizon covers how the electronic revolution in television news affects the way it is gathered, edited, and presented.
  22. 22 A Good Test? Jun 6, 1988 · 1h Horizon investigates the use of psychological techniques in job recruitment and career development.
  23. 23 Superconductor - The Race for the Prize Jun 13, 1988 · 1h This Horizon episode presents the breakthroughs in superconductivity research in several countries.
  24. 24 Believe Me Jun 27, 1988 · 1h Horizon brings you a report on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis which is a neurological disease that has been puzzling doctors for more than 30 years.
  25. 25 The Quest for Tannu Tuva Jul 4, 1988 · 1h Richard Feynman was not only an iconoclastic and influential theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate but also an explorer at heart. Feynman through video recordings and comments from his…