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Season 8 · Episode 9 — A Nice Sort of Accident to Have

Mar 22, 1971 1h 0m
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Horizon explores the causes, and looks for way to prevent car accidents

Season 8 episodes

E1
Wildlife - The Last Great BattleJan 4, 1971 · 1h 0m

In this episode, Horizon looks a the efforts of zoos to save animal species from extinction by breeding enough to ensure their survival in…

E2
Great Ormond StreetJan 18, 1971 · 1h 0m

In this episode, Horizon looks at the renowned British hospital for children, Great Ormond Street, and the Institute of Child Health.

E3
A Bulldozer Through HeavenJan 25, 1971 · 1h 0m

Horizon explores the island of New Guinea and its cultural changes going on there.

E4
Rumors of WarFeb 1, 1971 · 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon looks at the growing arsenal of nuclear weapons over the last 25 years and the effects it has on the arms race.

E5
I'm Dependent - You're Addicted (I)Feb 15, 1971 · 1h 0m

The first of a two-programme investigation in which Horizon and Man Alive have combined forces. This episode investigates the facts about d…

E6
Kuru - To Tremble with FearFeb 22, 1971 · 1h 0m

Kuru is a unique disease of the people of New Guinea. Horizon goes with Prof. E. J. Field to find out why.

E7
Due to a Lack of Interest, Tomorrow Has Been CanceledMar 8, 1971 · 1h 0m

Horizon interviews ecologists that claim that man is irrevocably destroying its habitat.

E8
What Kind of Doctor?Mar 15, 1971 · 1h 0m

Horizon investigates medical student training at the St. Thomas hospital in London, England.

E9
A Nice Sort of Accident to HaveMar 22, 1971 · 1h 0m

Horizon explores the causes, and looks for way to prevent car accidents

E10
The WoodApr 5, 1971 · 1h 0m

This report by Horizon looks at the long term ecological study of the forest at Wytham Wood, Oxon, in England.

E11
The Measure of ManApr 12, 1971 · 1h 0m

In 1971, Horizon reviews the life and work of Prof. Hans Eysnck, the most controversial psychologists of the time.

E12
Three Score Years and Then?Apr 26, 1971 · 1h 0m

This report by Horizon explores care for the aged, for both medical and welfare services in Britain.

E13
Darwin's BulldogMay 3, 1971 · 1h 0m

Horizon reports on the famous protagonist of "The Origin of Species," Thomas Henry Huxley.

E14
The SecretMay 10, 1971 · 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon examines how cells organize to become complex organs, and bodies.

E15
What Every Girl Should KnowMay 17, 1971 · 1h 0m

At the moment, legal abortions in the UK are being performed at the rate of over 90,000 a year and it is considered that the number is like…

E16
Tastes of Foods to ComeMay 24, 1971 · 1h 0m

Horizon reports on food technology now experimenting with meat substitutes.

E17
Looking for a Happy LandingMay 31, 1971 · 1h 0m

Within 20 years vertical take-off airliners could be hovering over Hampstead and Dulwich before landing, one a minute, day and night, at a…

E18
A Case of DepressionJun 7, 1971 · 1h 0m

Horizon investigates how to treat depressive illneses.

E19
The Total War MachineJun 14, 1971 · 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon reports on the development of the aircraft bomber throughout periods of war.

E20
The Dinosaur HuntersJun 21, 1971 · 1h 0m

Horizon explores the field of palaeontology, the study of dinosaurs.

E21
Your Country Needs You?Sep 27, 1971 · 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon looks at Britain's civil defense program, and to see if it is adequate in the event of a nuclear war.

E22
RheumatismOct 4, 1971 · 1h 0m

Horizon investigates rheumatism, and looks at why this disease is under-researched.

E23
If at First You Don't Succeed... You Don't SucceedOct 11, 1971 · 1h 0m

Can new born babies solve complex problems? Horizon works with psychologists to see how they measure this capacity.

E24
One Liverpool or Two?Oct 18, 1971 · 1h 0m

Do city planners in Liverpool have unrealistic expectations? Horizon looks into the development and planning process of Liverpool, England.

E25
Rutherford / The Cavendish TodayOct 25, 1971 · 1h 0m

This is a two part episode of Horizon. First, Horizon looks at the life of centenary Ernest Rutherford, followed by a report of the Cavendi…

E26
The Fierce PeopleNov 1, 1971 · 1h 0m

Horizon explores a primitive tribe of Yanomamo Indians living in southern Venezula.

E27
The Men Who Painted CavesNov 15, 1971 · 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon looks in the ancient cave paintings found in France.

E28
The Crab NebulaNov 22, 1971 · 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon reports on how the Crab Nebula was discovered, and continuing observation of the space encounter.

E29
Can Venice Survive?Nov 29, 1971 · 1h 0m

Horizon reports on the continuing problem of the city of Venice, Italy sinking into the sea.

E30
Willingly to School?Dec 6, 1971 · 1h 0m

This report by Horizon is about Prof. Hean Piaget and her child center education theory.

E31
The Periscope WarDec 20, 1971 · 1h 0m

Horizon presents the history of the submarines, from pre-World War I to today's nuclear powered submarines.

E32
Patently AbsurdDec 27, 1971 · 1h 0m

This episode of Horizon investigates strange new inventions.

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