This is the second part of a two-part episode on diseases afflicting people today. Horizon looks at the causes of coronary heart disease and modern techniques of treatment and cure.

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Episode 5

Sex and Sexuality

1970-02-02 · 60m

Horizon exams the current scientific research into human sexual behavior.

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Episode 6

Whose Coast?

1970-02-16 · 60m

In this episode, Horizon reports on how much of the sea coast around Britain is becoming polluted.

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Episode 7

A Much Wanted Child

1970-02-23 · 60m

This episode deals with the problems of infertility and showing the investigations being carried out.

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Episode 8

The Expert Witness

1970-03-02 · 60m

Sir Bernard Spilsbury, a forensic pathologist, talks about the role of the scientific witness in the criminal courts.

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Episode 9

After the Iron Age

1970-03-09 · 60m

A look at some of the work carried out in Britain into the development of new materials for industry.

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Episode 10

Let the Therapy Fit the Crime

1970-03-16 · 60m

This episode of Horizon looks at the question of the treatment of criminals in Britain.

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Episode 11

The World Outside

1970-03-23 · 60m

Horizon reports on the Mental Health Service in Britain.

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Episode 12

In the Beginning was the Word

1970-03-30 · 60m

This episode surrounds the two channels of human communication - verbal and non-verbal.

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Episode 13

The Drifting of the Continents

1970-04-13 · 60m

A Horizon investigation into the research done in Britain and the USA to support the 'Continental Drift' theory.

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Episode 14

A Case of Priority

1970-04-20 · 60m

This episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.

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Episode 15

The Fretful Elements

1970-04-27 · 60m

This report by Horizon looks into meteorological research in Britain and America.

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Episode 16

One Man's Meat

1970-05-11 · 60m

An investigation by Horizon reveals information about the use of artificial additives and preservatives in the manufacture of modern processed foods.

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Episode 17

Only Skin Deep

1970-07-06 · 60m

On this episode of Horizon, the science behind the cosmetic industry and the social and psychological importance of beauty and fragrance is revealed.

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Episode 18

Wolves and Wolfmen

1970-07-13 · 60m

This a a report by Horizon on the research in the USA and Canada into the habits of the wolf in its natural surroundings and in captivity.

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Episode 19

A Measure of Uncertainty

1970-08-10 · 60m

Horizon explores the use and role of statistics in modern society and how they are needed for planning.

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Episode 20

The Manhunters

1970-08-17 · 60m

Horizon reveals new evidence found by archaeologists that have now traced our origins back to the extinct ape man of Africa.

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Episode 21

Don't Get Sick in America

1970-08-24 · 60m

In this episode, Horizon reports on how the TV series "Man and Science Today" compares the British National Health System with the private health system in the USA.

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Episode 22

Crown of Thorns

1970-08-31 · 60m

The population explosion of the Crown of Thorns starfish is investigated by Horizon.

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Episode 23

Noah's Ark in Kensington

1970-09-07 · 60m

Horizon brings you the history and modern day functions of the Natural History museum in Kensington, Britain.

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Episode 24

Virus

1970-09-14 · 60m

This is an episode on problems dealing with viral diseases such as measles.

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Episode 25

Water, Water

1970-09-21 · 60m

Horizon looks at the work of scientists as they unravel the problems of providing us with water.

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Episode 26

All Creatures Great and Small

1970-09-28 · 60m

In this story, Horizon investigates the issue of controversial animal experiments between anti-vivisectionists and scientists.

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Episode 27

A Child for a Lifetime

1970-10-05 · 60m

Horizon reports on the future of 30,000 children in Britain that are mentally retarded.

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Episode 28

Something for Our Children

1970-10-12 · 60m

Horizon reports on the work of the British Nature Conservancy and how scientists are trying to find out about nature.

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Episode 29

Million Ton Tanker

1970-11-02 · 60m

This episode of Horizon reports on the revolution in the size of oil tankers showing present and future planned methods of construction.

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Episode 30

The Insect War

1970-11-09 · 60m

Horizon looks at problems caused by the rapid reproduction rate of insects and their increasing resistance to pesticides.

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Episode 31

The Savage Mind

1970-11-16 · 60m

Horizon reports on Professor Claude Levi-Strauss who has been studying and analyzing the so-called primitive man for more than 30 years.

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Episode 32

Tanks

1970-11-23 · 60m

This episode of Horizon investigates the history of tanks in the last fifty years and the dominant role they have played in land warfare.

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Episode 33

Mind the Machine

1970-11-30 · 60m

In this story, Horizon investigates the artificial intelligence of computers by watching a chess game.

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Episode 34

Square Pegs

1970-12-07 · 60m

Horizon examines some of the techniques used by the boom industry of Management Selection.

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Episode 35

Earthquakes, The City that Waits to Die

1970-12-14 · 60m

Horizon investigates the work of geologists and seismologists trying to predict the date of the next great earthquake in San Francisco, California.

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Episode 36

The Man who Talks to Frogs

1970-12-21 · 60m

Horizon reports on some of the pure scientific research work carried out at the Smithsonian Tropical Research institute.

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Episode 37

The Gargantuan Triumph of Science

1970-12-28 · 60m

This episode by Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction from original transcripts of the inquiry into the Tay Bridge disaster.

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