1974

01 A Matter of Self-Defense Episode 17th January 1974 This episode of Horizon explains how our body fights infections and cancers and brings us up-to-date on recent research in immunology. 02 Bird Brain - The Mystery of Bird Navigation Episode 214th January 1974 This episode of Horizon is about various experiments on migratory birds and homing pigeons to try and discover how they navigate. 03 Never Too Late to Learn Episode 321st January 1974 Horizon reports on the British Open University and how it operates. 04 The Great Fish Hunt Episode 428th January 1974 Horizon investigates how Britain has hunted fish in the past and how improved fish catching techniques have severely reduced fish stocks. 05 Pedal Power Episode 54th February 1974 This episode of Horizon is about the history of the bicycle and the possibility of it being able to ease the traffic problems in Britain. 06 The Writing on the Wall Episode 611th February 1974 In this episode, Horizon looks at connections between crime and poor housing design in the USA. 07 Where Did the Colorado Go? Episode 718th February 1974 Horizon investigates reports of abuse of the Colorado river in the USA. 08 The Future Goes Boom Episode 84th March 1974 Horizon examines the British Hudson Institute's methods and predictions for the future of economics. 09 Fusion: The Energy Promise Episode 911th March 1974 In this Horizon episode, we look at attempts by scientists to solve the energy crisis of future by building nuclear fusion reactors. 10 The First Ten Years Episode 1022nd April 1974 In this report, Prof. John Maynard Smith looks back at some of the subjects Horizon has presented since 1964. 11 This Yankee Dodge Beats Mesmerism Hollow Episode 1129th April 1974 Horizon looks back at the discovery and the development of anesthesia. 12 The Hunting of the Quark Episode 126th May 1974 This Horizon episode is about the search for quarks, thought to be the substance of which electrons, protons, and neutrons are made of. 13 A Noah's Ark for Europe Episode 1313th May 1974 Horizon investigates captive animal breeding to prevent extinction of animal species in the wild. 14 Bridges: When It Comes to the Crunch Episode 143rd June 1974 Horizon reports on bridges in Britain...how safe are they? 15 Search for Life Episode 1510th June 1974 Documentary about the origins of life which attempts to find out what happened in the one billion years before fossil evidence begins. 16 The Secrets of Sleep Episode 1610th June 1974 Horizon investigates the subject of sleep in Britain and the USA. 17 Who Needs Skills? Episode 1724th June 1974 In this episode of Horizon, you learn about transferring the basis of modern industry production from human skills to computer programmed machines. 18 Hills of Promise Episode 181st July 1974 In this report, Horizon presents the state of hill farming in Wales. 19 The Race for the Double Helix Episode 198th July 1974 This documentary of Horizon reports on the discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953 by Dr. Francis Crick and Prof. James Watson. 20 The Immigrant Doctors Episode 2015th July 1974 In this episode, Horizon reports on the rising number of imigrant doctors working in the National Health System of Britain. 21 Mines, Minerals and Men Episode 2122nd July 1974 Horizon explores the technological and economic reasons for the mining revival in Britain. 22 What Price Steak? Episode 2229th July 1974 Horizon reports on the beef crisis and rising prices. 23 Listen and Be Loyal Episode 235th August 1974 Horizon brings you a report by Tom Harrison on anti-nazi propaganda in Britain during World War II. 24 Adam or Eve? Episode 2412th August 1974 This episode of Horizon investigates the role that hormones play in the stages of mammalian sexual development. 25 An Unholy Scramble Episode 252nd September 1974 Horizon investigates some of the risks and problems involved in bringing oil from the North Sea ashore. 26 Do as You Are Told Episode 2628th October 1974 This report by Horizon explores how far people are prepared to suppress their own moral scruples in the face of necessity to obey authority. 27 The First Signs of Washoe Episode 274th November 1974 Horizons reviews the scientific work of Americans in the field of research in communication with animals. 28 The Other Way Episode 2811th November 1974 Horizon presents Dr. Schumacher's theory that use of modern technology could make the working week a creative experience. 29 The Greatest Advance Since the Wheel? Episode 2925th November 1974 Sixty years ago a Dutch scientist discovered a phenomenon that overturned the electrical rule book. By cooling certain metals to incredibly low temperatures he found they could continue to carry an electric current for ever, even when the power supply was switched off. Today, developments of these metals - called superconductors-have led to trains that fly, magnets that could depollute rivers and machines that promise cheaper power. 30 Joey Episode 309th December 1974 This story by Horizon reconstructs the true life story of Joey Deacon. 31 The Neglected Harvest Episode 3116th December 1974 Horizon investigates the developments and research in forestry which may now help to overcome shortage of timber. 32 How on Earth Did They Do That? Episode 3223rd December 1974 This documentary by Horizon reports on the development of cinematographic special effects from 1890's to date. 33 The Lysenko Affair Episode 3330th December 1974 Horizon presents a dramatized documentary on the rise to power of Trofim Denisovich Lysenko, a young Ukrainian agriculturalist.