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S25 · E1The Transpanted Brain 1988-01-04 · 60 min

This episode of Horizon looks at a new approach that holds hope for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.

S25 · E2Death of a Star 1988-01-11 · 60 min

Horizon documents the first sighting of a star in supernova at its initial stages. The study of the spacial event provides fascinating insight into the life of our own universe.

S25 · E3Playing With Madness 1988-01-18 · 60 min

In the report by Horizon, they looks at manic depression and how is now known that it has a strong genetic component.

S25 · E4The Canal in the Jungle 1988-01-25 · 60 min

This episode of the Horizon explores the Panama Canal, now a billion dollar commercial sea crossroad between continents. The future of the canal is in danger because of damage to rain forests.

S25 · E5Death of the Working Classes 1988-02-01 · 60 min

Horizon investigates how those who are born into a working class family are at greater risk of dying early than if born a child of the professional classes.

S25 · E6The Greenhouse Effect 1988-02-08 · 60 min

This documentary report by Horizon examines the devastating effects of the Greenhouse Effect (earth's temperature rising) and how man is causing it.

S25 · E7Struggling for Control 1988-02-15 · 60 min

This is a Horizon report on Britain's air traffic control capabilities and the use of outdated and unreliable equipment.

S25 · E8Thinking 1988-02-22 · 60 min

Explores the limits of digital computers and artificial intelligence. Includes the views of John Searle, a philosopher at the University of California who refutes the claims for 'thinking' machines.

S25 · E9Patients on Trial 1988-02-29 · 60 min

Horizon looks at the experimental treatment of four cancer patients in the USA who have volunteered to try the LAK/Interleuken 2 treatment.

S25 · E10Purple Warrior - Rules of Engagement 1988-03-07 · 60 min

This is part one of a two-part series by Horizon reporting on a military exercise code named Purple Warrior which is designed to test lessons learned during the Falklands war.

S25 · E11Purple Warrior - Limited War 1988-03-14 · 60 min

This is part two of a two-part series by Horizon reporting on a military exercise code named Purple Warrior which is designed to test lessons learned during the Falklands war.

S25 · E12The Heart of Another 1988-03-28 · 60 min

Horizon looks at the progress of two heart disease patients at Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital in Britain.

S25 · E13Easter Islands - The Secret 1988-04-11 · 60 min

This is part one of a two-part Horizon series about the mystery of Easter Island, the stone statues, and the civilization that erected them.

S25 · E14Easter Islands - The Story 1988-04-18 · 60 min

This is part two of a two-part Horizon series about the mystery of Easter Island, the stone statues, and the civilization that erected them.

S25 · E15Doctors to Be - Trial by Interview 1988-04-23 · 60 min

Horizon presents part one of a three-part series on the education of doctors in Britain. In this episode, we look at the ordeal of an interview faced by two potential students applying to St. Mary's Medical School.

S25 · E16Doctors to Be - The Knowledge 1988-04-24 · 60 min

Horizon presents part two of a three-part series on the education of doctors in Britain. In this episode, we examine the first two years of education at St. Mary's Medical School and at the exams that have to be passed.

S25 · E17Doctors to Be - Welcome to the Real World 1988-04-25 · 60 min

Horizon presents part three of a three-part series on the education of doctors in Britain. In this episode, a group of medical students are followed from the beginning of their third year of medical education up to the point where they meet patients for the first time.

S25 · E18Cancer at Bay 1988-05-02 · 60 min

Horizon investigates if changes in lifestyle could reduce the risks of cancer.

S25 · E19Traces of Murder 1988-05-09 · 60 min

In this documentary, Horizon explores how to solve murder cases with the help of new technology.

S25 · E20The Hope of Progress 1988-05-16 · 60 min

Horizon interviews the scientist and Nobel prize winner, Peter Medawar.

S25 · E21A Newsday Revolution 1988-05-23 · 60 min

This report by Horizon covers how the electronic revolution in television news affects the way it is gathered, edited, and presented.

S25 · E22A Good Test? 1988-06-06 · 60 min

Horizon investigates the use of psychological techniques in job recruitment and career development.

S25 · E23Superconductor - The Race for the Prize 1988-06-13 · 60 min

This Horizon episode presents the breakthroughs in superconductivity research in several countries.

S25 · E24Believe Me 1988-06-27 · 60 min

Horizon brings you a report on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis which is a neurological disease that has been puzzling doctors for more than 30 years.

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