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Horizon: 1971

32 episodes · first aired Jan 4, 1971

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  1. 1 Wildlife - The Last Great Battle Jan 4, 1971 · 1h In this episode, Horizon looks a the efforts of zoos to save animal species from extinction by breeding enough to ensure their survival in captivity
  2. 2 Great Ormond Street Jan 18, 1971 · 1h In this episode, Horizon looks at the renowned British hospital for children, Great Ormond Street, and the Institute of Child Health.
  3. 3 A Bulldozer Through Heaven Jan 25, 1971 · 1h Horizon explores the island of New Guinea and its cultural changes going on there.
  4. 4 Rumors of War Feb 1, 1971 · 1h This episode of Horizon looks at the growing arsenal of nuclear weapons over the last 25 years and the effects it has on the arms race.
  5. 5 I'm Dependent - You're Addicted (I) Feb 15, 1971 · 1h The first of a two-programme investigation in which Horizon and Man Alive have combined forces. This episode investigates the facts about drug abuse and experimental work undertaken in…
  6. 6 Kuru - To Tremble with Fear Feb 22, 1971 · 1h Kuru is a unique disease of the people of New Guinea. Horizon goes with Prof. E. J. Field to find out why.
  7. 7 Due to a Lack of Interest, Tomorrow Has Been Canceled Mar 8, 1971 · 1h Horizon interviews ecologists that claim that man is irrevocably destroying its habitat.
  8. 8 What Kind of Doctor? Mar 15, 1971 · 1h Horizon investigates medical student training at the St. Thomas hospital in London, England.
  9. 9 A Nice Sort of Accident to Have Mar 22, 1971 · 1h Horizon explores the causes, and looks for way to prevent car accidents
  10. 10 The Wood Apr 5, 1971 · 1h This report by Horizon looks at the long term ecological study of the forest at Wytham Wood, Oxon, in England.
  11. 11 The Measure of Man Apr 12, 1971 · 1h In 1971, Horizon reviews the life and work of Prof. Hans Eysnck, the most controversial psychologists of the time.
  12. 12 Three Score Years and Then? Apr 26, 1971 · 1h This report by Horizon explores care for the aged, for both medical and welfare services in Britain.
  13. 13 Darwin's Bulldog May 3, 1971 · 1h Horizon reports on the famous protagonist of "The Origin of Species," Thomas Henry Huxley.
  14. 14 The Secret May 10, 1971 · 1h This episode of Horizon examines how cells organize to become complex organs, and bodies.
  15. 15 What Every Girl Should Know May 17, 1971 · 1h At the moment, legal abortions in the UK are being performed at the rate of over 90,000 a year and it is considered that the number is likely to rise. But why are so many people not…
  16. 16 Tastes of Foods to Come May 24, 1971 · 1h Horizon reports on food technology now experimenting with meat substitutes.
  17. 17 Looking for a Happy Landing May 31, 1971 · 1h Within 20 years vertical take-off airliners could be hovering over Hampstead and Dulwich before landing, one a minute, day and night, at a Thames-side V-port. Horizon looks at what could…
  18. 18 A Case of Depression Jun 7, 1971 · 1h Horizon investigates how to treat depressive illneses.
  19. 19 The Total War Machine Jun 14, 1971 · 1h This episode of Horizon reports on the development of the aircraft bomber throughout periods of war.
  20. 20 The Dinosaur Hunters Jun 21, 1971 · 1h Horizon explores the field of palaeontology, the study of dinosaurs.
  21. 21 Your Country Needs You? Sep 27, 1971 · 1h This episode of Horizon looks at Britain's civil defense program, and to see if it is adequate in the event of a nuclear war.
  22. 22 Rheumatism Oct 4, 1971 · 1h Horizon investigates rheumatism, and looks at why this disease is under-researched.
  23. 23 If at First You Don't Succeed... You Don't Succeed Oct 11, 1971 · 1h Can new born babies solve complex problems? Horizon works with psychologists to see how they measure this capacity.
  24. 24 One Liverpool or Two? Oct 18, 1971 · 1h Do city planners in Liverpool have unrealistic expectations? Horizon looks into the development and planning process of Liverpool, England.
  25. 25 Rutherford / The Cavendish Today Oct 25, 1971 · 1h This is a two part episode of Horizon. First, Horizon looks at the life of centenary Ernest Rutherford, followed by a report of the Cavendish Labratory in Cambridge, England.
  26. 26 The Fierce People Nov 1, 1971 · 1h Horizon explores a primitive tribe of Yanomamo Indians living in southern Venezula.
  27. 27 The Men Who Painted Caves Nov 15, 1971 · 1h This episode of Horizon looks in the ancient cave paintings found in France.
  28. 28 The Crab Nebula Nov 22, 1971 · 1h This episode of Horizon reports on how the Crab Nebula was discovered, and continuing observation of the space encounter.
  29. 29 Can Venice Survive? Nov 29, 1971 · 1h Horizon reports on the continuing problem of the city of Venice, Italy sinking into the sea.
  30. 30 Willingly to School? Dec 6, 1971 · 1h This report by Horizon is about Prof. Hean Piaget and her child center education theory.
  31. 31 The Periscope War Dec 20, 1971 · 1h Horizon presents the history of the submarines, from pre-World War I to today's nuclear powered submarines.
  32. 32 Patently Absurd Dec 27, 1971 · 1h This episode of Horizon investigates strange new inventions.