Seasons & episodes

Horizon investigates some of the risks and problems involved in bringing oil from the North Sea ashore.

This report by Horizon explores how far people are prepared to suppress their own moral scruples in the face of necessity to obey authority.

Horizons reviews the scientific work of Americans in the field of research in communication with animals.

Horizon presents Dr. Schumacher's theory that use of modern technology could make the working week a creative experience.

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.

This story by Horizon reconstructs the true life story of Joey Deacon.

Horizon investigates the developments and research in forestry which may now help to overcome shortage of timber.

This documentary by Horizon reports on the development of cinematographic special effects from 1890's to date.

Horizon presents a dramatized documentary on the rise to power of Trofim Denisovich Lysenko, a young Ukrainian agriculturalist.