1977

01 A Smile for a Crocodile Episode 17th January 1977 Horizon documents the life of crocodiles and alligators, and their breeding and exploitation. 02 The Pill for the People Episode 214th January 1977 Horizon traces the history of the oral contraceptive pill through the last 60 years as told by its pioneers. 03 The Ape That Stood Up Episode 321st January 1977 Horizon looks at how recent excavations in Africa have changed the accepted ideas of man's origins and age. 04 The Human Animal Episode 44th February 1977 Horizon investigates Sociobiology, which is a study of human social behaviour based on zoological research into animal behaviour. 05 The Guinea Pig and the Law Episode 518th February 1977 In this episode, Horizon explores how animal experiments are carried out in Britain. 06 Hunters of the Seal Episode 625th February 1977 Horizon presents a story that depicts an astonishingly harsh way of life of the Netsilik Eskimos whose whole life is based on seal hunting. 07 The Red Planet Episode 74th March 1977 This story by Horizon traces the efforts of astronomers and scientists through history to prove the existence of life on Mars. 08 One of Nature's Hotels Episode 811th March 1977 Horizon looks at an ecological study of the Ythan estuary in Scotland. 09 Dawn of the Solar Age Episode 918th March 1977 In this episode, Horizon investigates research into solar energy in the USA, Japan, and the UK. 10 Genetic Roulette Episode 101st April 1977 Horizon explores the debate on human genetic engineering. 11 The Amazing Doctor Newton Episode 1115th July 1977 BBC television documentary which explores, using live-action dramatisation, the life's work of Sir Isaac Newton, emphasising his sources of inspiration. 12 The Trouble with Medicine Episode 1222nd July 1977 In this episode, Horizon looks at how, despite the high costs of the National Health System of Britain, more money doesn't mean better health. 13 Silent Speech Episode 1329th July 1977 This Horizon report is about Prof. Hubert Montagner and his study of non-verbal communication in young children, along with his findings. 14 The Green Machine Episode 145th August 1977 Horizon makes an investigation into plant biology. 15 The River That Came Clean Episode 152nd September 1977 This is a report by Horizon on the successful clean-up of the River Thames in Britain. 16 Blueprints in the Bloodstream Episode 169th September 1977 This Horizon episode reports on research by scientists into identifying a system of markers, such as tissue types on blood cells, which indicate the human being's vulnerability to a whole range of diseases like multiple sclerosis and diabetes, and the possibilities this presents for preventive medicine. 17 40 Years of Murder Episode 1716th September 1977 Horizon presents a profile on one of the UK's leading pathologists, Keith Simpson. 18 The Cry for Help Episode 1830th September 1977 This Horizon episode examines the growing British problem of attempted suicide by an overdose of drugs. 19 The Sunspot Mystery Episode 197th October 1977 Horizon presents evidence that links the drought cycle with the number of magnetically-hyperactive sunspots. 20 The Rhine's Revenge Episode 2021st October 1977 Horizon presents the story of how the river Rhine has defended itself against progress. 21 Icarus' Children Episode 212nd December 1977 Horizon presents a report on the prize offered to the first person who could fly a prescribed figure of eight course. 22 The Healing Nightmare Episode 229th December 1977 This episode of Horizon is a dramatized reconstruction of breakdown of Carl Gustav Jung on the road to insanity. 23 The Great Wine Revolution Episode 2323rd December 1977 Horizon explores a new science-based revolution in the production of wine.