1972

01 The Missing Link Episode 13rd January 1972 In this episode of Horizon, you find out how feasible it is to build a 35 mile long tunnel between Britain and France. 02 Navajo - The Last Red Indians Episode 210th January 1972 Horizon explores the American Navajo indian tribe of New Mexico, in the United States. 03 How Much Do You Smell? Episode 317th January 1972 Why do humans have such a poor sense of smell as compared to animals? Horizon investigates why. 04 The Parasite of Paradise Episode 431st January 1972 This story by Horizon reports on Malaria in the country of Gambia, in West Africa. 05 The Day it Rained Periwinkles Episode 57th February 1972 Horizon investigates reports of strange phenomena and about what the scientific theory is about these phenomena. 06 Are You Doing This for Me Doctor, or Am I Doing It for You? Episode 614th February 1972 Horizon explores if a doctor's treatment of the patient is always in the best interest of the patient. 07 How They Sold Doomsday Episode 721st February 1972 In this episode, Horizon looks the the ecological movement, and the resistance against the movement in Britain, and the USA. 08 For Love or Money? Episode 828th February 1972 In this report by Horizon, the effect of boring jobs on industrial relations is looked at, along with work and job satisfaction. 09 Whales, Dolphins and Men Episode 96th March 1972 Horizon looks at the life of whales and dolphins, and how they interact with man. 10 What Is Race? Episode 1013th March 1972 Horizon investigates the various conceptions of "race" that have arisen since the 17th century. 11 The Man-Made Lakes in Africa Episode 1120th March 1972 Horizon investigates the use of hydroelectric power in Africa, at Lake Kariba, Lake Volta, and Lake Nasser. 12 Survival in the Sahara Episode 1227th March 1972 This episode of Horizon follows the expedition of two German naturalists exploring the Northwestern desert of the Sahara in Africa. 13 Mind Over Body Episode 1310th April 1972 This story by Horizon is about American research into techniques for controlling bodily functions with the mind. 14 Out of Volcanoes Episode 1417th April 1972 In this report, Horizon looks at the various aspects of volcanoes and explaining the views of some vulcanologists. 15 The Wizard Who Spat on the Floor Episode 151st May 1972 Horizon presents a study of Thomas Alva Edison and his achievements as an inventor. 16 Rail Crash Episode 168th May 1972 Horizon reviews the history of train accidents and the new safety precautions to prevent them. 17 Do You Dig National Parks? Episode 1722nd May 1972 Horizon investigates the threat to the Snowdonia National Park in Britain, from mining companies. 18 Sorry I Opened My Mouth Episode 1812th June 1972 Horizon reports on modern research in the prevention of tooth decay. 19 The Way We Move Episode 193rd July 1972 How do muscles contract and how are they are controlled from the brain through nerve fibers are the subjects of this Horizon episode. 20 The Life that Lives on Man Episode 2010th July 1972 This episode of Horizon explores bacteria and other creatures that live on our skin and in our hair. 21 Sex Can Be a Problem Episode 2124th July 1972 In this episode by Horizon, we take a look at sexual problems, particularly for impotence, frigidity, and premature ejaculation. 22 The Surgery of Violence Episode 2231st July 1972 Horizon explores the development and techniques of brain surgery from the 1950's to present-day in Britain and the USA. 23 Hospital, 1922 Episode 2312th October 1972 Horizon reconstructs a day in the life of the old Charing Cross Hospital in Britain just fifty years ago. 24 When Polar Bears Swam in the Thames Episode 2419th October 1972 This episode of Horizon looks the how the ice age physically shaped the British landscape. 25 The Making of the English Landscape Episode 2526th October 1972 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 Shadows of Bliss Episode 262nd November 1972 Horizon reports that High Energy Physics shows a pattern of thought that challenges the very roots of commonplace belief. 27 The Billion-Dollar Marsh Episode 279th November 1972 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 Do You Sincerely Want a Long Life? Episode 2816th November 1972 Horizon investigates the research that is going into the ageing process to find out its causes and possible prevention. 29 The Making of a Natural History Film Episode 2923rd November 1972 This epidsode of Horizon reports on how a group of zoologists at Oxford Scientific Films in England makes films. 30 Fire Episode 3030th November 1972 Horizon documents fire prevention, and fire fighting. 31 Alaskan Pipe-Dream Episode 317th December 1972 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 Their Life in Your Hands Episode 3221st December 1972 Horizon reports on people suffering from kidney diseases and the current forms of treatment. 33 Navigating Europe Episode 3328th December 1972 Horizon documents how in Europe, they are using water canals for industrial transport, as an alternative to roads.