About this season
Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
Episodes (25)
1. The Forever Fuel
Aired 26 February 1979 • 60 min
Horizon presents an investigation into the potential and problems of using hydrogen as an alternative to existing fuels.
2. In Search of Pegasus
Aired 5 March 1979 • 60 min
In this program, Horizon looks at the effort and money spent on the horse to produce the perfect specimen.
3. The Keys of Paradise
Aired 12 March 1979 • 60 min
Horizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.
4. Sweet Solutions
Aired 19 March 1979 • 60 min
Horizon presents the history and research into the uses of sugar.
5. Bronze Age Blast-Off
Aired 26 March 1979 • 60 min
In this documentary by Horizon, you are shown a revolution in archaeological dating has shown that metal technology was invented in Europe.
6. The Real Bionic Man
Aired 2 April 1979 • 60 min
Horizon explores the current state of research into the development of artificial replacements for various parts of the body.
7. A Mediterranean Prospect
Aired 9 April 1979 • 60 min
Horizon reports about the attempts to bring about cooperation between the Mediterranean countries to combat pollution of their seas.
8. Elements of Risk
Aired 23 April 1979 • 60 min
In this episode, Horizon looks at Britain's methods and plans for nuclear waste management and disposal of the fuel elements.
9. Mr. Ludwig's Tropical Dreamland
Aired 30 April 1979 • 60 min
Horizon presents a documentary that shows how part of the Amazon river area around the Rio Jari was developed with rice and forestry.
10. Where Nothing Happens Twice
Aired 7 May 1979 • 60 min
This is a Horizon documentary about Liam Hudson, noted psychologist at Brunel University as he challenges modern psychologists.
11. Journey Through the Human Body
Aired 14 May 1979 • 60 min
Horizon examines the work of Dr. Lennart Nilsson who has filmed the complete arterial system of the human body.
12. The Fight to Be Male
Aired 21 May 1979 • 60 min
This episode of Horizon looks at the recent scientific research into how humans become male or female.
13. The Robots Are Coming
Aired 28 May 1979 • 60 min
This Horizon documentary is about the increasing use of robots in industry, and the robot's abilities and weaknesses.
14. Mexican Oil Dance
Aired 24 September 1979 • 60 min
Horizon explores the effect of the Mexican oil boom on the country itself and world energy situation.
15. Tracks on the Oregon Trail
Aired 1 October 1979 • 60 min
Horizon investigates the environmental protection program going on in the state of Oregon in the USA. Oregon is the first state to clean up it's environment.
16. The Race to Reshape Cars
Aired 8 October 1979 • 60 min
In this episode, Horizon reports on the need to consider more aerodynamic designs for cars to improve fuel economy.
17. Dragnet for Diabetes
Aired 15 October 1979 • 60 min
Horizon presents a report on the research into diabetes to determine its causes, controlling measures, and the prevention of complications.
18. The Lost Waters of the Nile
Aired 22 October 1979 • 60 min
Horizon takes a trip down the Jonglei Canal which is under construction in Sudan and reports on the changes the new canal will bring to the country, and the rest of the world.
19. Survival of the Fastest
Aired 29 October 1979 • 60 min
This Horizon documentary describes the complete history and design of motorcycles which have significantly evolved over the past 80 years.
20. A Touch of Sensitivity
Aired 5 November 1979 • 60 min
This report by Horizon is about current research into the physical and psychological effects of touch, and the effects of touch deprivation.
21. A Treasury of Trees
Aired 12 November 1979 • 60 min
Horizon investigates how the British landscape is changing its appearance with native trees being replaced by imported species.
22. Darkness Visible
Aired 19 November 1979 • 60 min
Horizon examines the development of the relatively new science of x-ray astronomy.
23. Uranium Goes Critical
Aired 3 December 1979 • 60 min
This Horizon episode is all about Uranium; its history, the use of uranium for nuclear energy, the dangers of uranium, and the scarcity of the mineral.
24. The Fat in the Fire
Aired 10 December 1979 • 60 min
Horizon explores current research into the causes and cure for obesity.
25. Decade
Aired 17 December 1979 • 60 min
In this episode by Horizon, G. R. Taylor presents his personal view of science based on previous Horizon episode clips from the 1970's.