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Horizon: 1972

33 episodes · first aired Jan 3, 1972

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  1. 1 The Missing Link Jan 3, 1972 · 1h In this episode of Horizon, you find out how feasible it is to build a 35 mile long tunnel between Britain and France.
  2. 2 Navajo - The Last Red Indians Jan 10, 1972 · 1h Horizon explores the American Navajo indian tribe of New Mexico, in the United States.
  3. 3 How Much Do You Smell? Jan 17, 1972 · 1h Why do humans have such a poor sense of smell as compared to animals? Horizon investigates why.
  4. 4 The Parasite of Paradise Jan 31, 1972 · 1h This story by Horizon reports on Malaria in the country of Gambia, in West Africa.
  5. 5 The Day it Rained Periwinkles Feb 7, 1972 · 1h Horizon investigates reports of strange phenomena and about what the scientific theory is about these phenomena.
  6. 6 Are You Doing This for Me Doctor, or Am I Doing It for You? Feb 14, 1972 · 1h Horizon explores if a doctor's treatment of the patient is always in the best interest of the patient.
  7. 7 How They Sold Doomsday Feb 21, 1972 · 1h In this episode, Horizon looks the the ecological movement, and the resistance against the movement in Britain, and the USA.
  8. 8 For Love or Money? Feb 28, 1972 · 1h In this report by Horizon, the effect of boring jobs on industrial relations is looked at, along with work and job satisfaction.
  9. 9 Whales, Dolphins and Men Mar 6, 1972 · 1h Horizon looks at the life of whales and dolphins, and how they interact with man.
  10. 10 What Is Race? Mar 13, 1972 · 1h Horizon investigates the various conceptions of "race" that have arisen since the 17th century.
  11. 11 The Man-Made Lakes in Africa Mar 20, 1972 · 1h Horizon investigates the use of hydroelectric power in Africa, at Lake Kariba, Lake Volta, and Lake Nasser.
  12. 12 Survival in the Sahara Mar 27, 1972 · 1h This episode of Horizon follows the expedition of two German naturalists exploring the Northwestern desert of the Sahara in Africa.
  13. 13 Mind Over Body Apr 10, 1972 · 1h This story by Horizon is about American research into techniques for controlling bodily functions with the mind.
  14. 14 Out of Volcanoes Apr 17, 1972 · 1h In this report, Horizon looks at the various aspects of volcanoes and explaining the views of some vulcanologists.
  15. 15 The Wizard Who Spat on the Floor May 1, 1972 · 1h Horizon presents a study of Thomas Alva Edison and his achievements as an inventor.
  16. 16 Rail Crash May 8, 1972 · 1h Horizon reviews the history of train accidents and the new safety precautions to prevent them.
  17. 17 Do You Dig National Parks? May 22, 1972 · 1h Horizon investigates the threat to the Snowdonia National Park in Britain, from mining companies.
  18. 18 Sorry I Opened My Mouth Jun 12, 1972 · 1h Horizon reports on modern research in the prevention of tooth decay.
  19. 19 The Way We Move Jul 3, 1972 · 1h How do muscles contract and how are they are controlled from the brain through nerve fibers are the subjects of this Horizon episode.
  20. 20 The Life that Lives on Man Jul 10, 1972 · 1h This episode of Horizon explores bacteria and other creatures that live on our skin and in our hair.
  21. 21 Sex Can Be a Problem Jul 24, 1972 · 1h In this episode by Horizon, we take a look at sexual problems, particularly for impotence, frigidity, and premature ejaculation.
  22. 22 The Surgery of Violence Jul 31, 1972 · 1h Horizon explores the development and techniques of brain surgery from the 1950's to present-day in Britain and the USA.
  23. 23 Hospital, 1922 Oct 12, 1972 · 1h Horizon reconstructs a day in the life of the old Charing Cross Hospital in Britain just fifty years ago.
  24. 24 When Polar Bears Swam in the Thames Oct 19, 1972 · 1h This episode of Horizon looks the how the ice age physically shaped the British landscape.
  25. 25 The Making of the English Landscape Oct 26, 1972 · 1h This episode of Horizon illustrates the ideas of Prof. W.G. Hoskins on the development of the English landscape from Iron Age times to the present.
  26. 26 Shadows of Bliss Nov 2, 1972 · 1h Horizon reports that High Energy Physics shows a pattern of thought that challenges the very roots of commonplace belief.
  27. 27 The Billion-Dollar Marsh Nov 9, 1972 · 1h This episode of Horizon is about the east coast marshes of America, called the "Wetlands" and the effects of urban development on the wildlife.
  28. 28 Do You Sincerely Want a Long Life? Nov 16, 1972 · 1h Horizon investigates the research that is going into the ageing process to find out its causes and possible prevention.
  29. 29 The Making of a Natural History Film Nov 23, 1972 · 1h This epidsode of Horizon reports on how a group of zoologists at Oxford Scientific Films in England makes films.
  30. 30 Fire Nov 30, 1972 · 1h Horizon documents fire prevention, and fire fighting.
  31. 31 Alaskan Pipe-Dream Dec 7, 1972 · 1h This episode of Horizon centers on the exploitation of oil in Alaska, and the effects of it on the Eskimoes and the local wildlife.
  32. 32 Their Life in Your Hands Dec 21, 1972 · 1h Horizon reports on people suffering from kidney diseases and the current forms of treatment.
  33. 33 Navigating Europe Dec 28, 1972 · 1h Horizon documents how in Europe, they are using water canals for industrial transport, as an alternative to roads.