Seasons & episodes
S26 · E1The Book of Man 1989-01-09 · 60 min
Horizon looks again at the Human Genome Project which aims to decipher or sequence all genes.
S26 · E2The Poison that Waits 1989-01-16 · 60 min
Horizon reports on the abnormally high incidence of and the early onset of diseases such as senile dementia and Parkinson's disease on the island of Guam in the Pacific. Scientists have now linked the diseases to a poison in the native cycad fruit.
S26 · E3Perils of the Deep 1989-01-23 · 60 min
In this episode, Horizon presents evidence that even diving in relatively shallow waters can cause serious long term damage to the brain and spinal cord.
S26 · E4Smart Weapons 1989-01-30 · 60 min
This documentary by Horizon demonstrates how smart Weapons use computers to destroy targets, that until now, were only able to be threatened by nuclear weapons.
S26 · E5Wasting the Alps 1989-02-06 · 60 min
Horizon looks at the damaging effects of pollution and tourism on the Swiss Alps in Europe.
S26 · E6In the Last Resort 1989-02-13 · 60 min
Horizon answers the question: What are the alternatives for the elderly in Britain who can't live at home, or in a rest home or nursing home, or part of a sheltered accommodation?
S26 · E7Gaze in Wonder 1989-02-20 · 60 min
Horizon brings you an interview with Prof. Eric Laithwaite who presents an engineer's personal view of nature and how new inventions already exist in nature.
S26 · E8In My Lifetime? 1989-02-27 · 60 min
In this episode, Horizon presents an investigation into the state of medical research in neurological disorders and the issues with its funding in Britain.
S26 · E9Concerto 1989-03-06 · 60 min
This documentary by Horizon investigates new technology applied to music.
S26 · E10Black Schizophrenia 1989-03-13 · 60 min
Horizon covers the story of the Nottingham psychiatrists who study the human race to see who is mostly likely to develop schizophrenia.
S26 · E11Trial in the Jungle 1989-03-20 · 60 min
This Horizon report covers the Tasaday, a remote Philippine tribe apparently living in the stone age, who are now seen as a hoax. How did they do it?
S26 · E12Who Will Make Me Better? 1989-04-03 · 60 min
Horizon explores three types of alternative medicine; homoeopathy, acupuncture, and diagnosing food allergies by testing your toes.
S26 · E13A Wonderful Life 1989-04-17 · 60 min
Horizon presents a biography of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who lived from 1889 to 1951.
S26 · E14Why Buildings Make You Sick 1989-04-24 · 60 min
This is a Horizon documentary about an investigation into the so-called "sick building syndrome" where occupants contract illnesses because of the environment within the building.
S26 · E15Jubilee 1989-05-08 · 60 min
How valid have been Horizon's criticisms of scientific orthodoxy and to what effect have the programs had?
S26 · E16Crash 1989-05-15 · 60 min
Horizon investigates how many of the tragedies on our roads in Britain could be avoided by the introduction of technical and legislative changes.
S26 · E17The New Sixth Sense 1989-05-22 · 60 min
Horizon follows J. Hooper, a diabetic, as she explores various aspects of biosensor technology.
S26 · E18Clive Sinclair: The Anatomy of an Inventor 1989-06-12 · 60 min
Horizon presents a profile of noted inventor Clive Sinclair with his family and colleagues reminiscing and analysing his successes and failures.
S26 · E19Newpin: A Lifetime 1989-06-19 · 60 min
In this story, Horizon explores how the destructive patterns of child abuse and depression can be broken by concentrating on the mothers of young children.
S26 · E20Time of Darkness 1989-06-26 · 60 min
In this Horizon episode, we look at the effects on the climate from volcanic eruptions.