Horizon S08E13 · Darwin's Bulldog

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

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1. 1 1. Wildlife - The Last Great Battle1971-01-04 · 1h 0mIn this episode, Horizon looks a the efforts of zoos to save animal species from extinction by breeding enough to ensure their survival in captivity
2. 2 2. Great Ormond Street1971-01-18 · 1h 0mIn this episode, Horizon looks at the renowned British hospital for children, Great Ormond Street, and the Institute of Child Health.
3. 3 3. A Bulldozer Through Heaven1971-01-25 · 1h 0mHorizon explores the island of New Guinea and its cultural changes going on there.
4. 4 4. Rumors of War1971-02-01 · 1h 0mThis 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.
5. 5 5. I'm Dependent - You're Addicted (I)1971-02-15 · 1h 0mThe first of a two-programme investigation in which Horizon and Man Alive have combined forces. This episode investigates the facts about drug abuse and experimental work undertake
6. 6 6. Kuru - To Tremble with Fear1971-02-22 · 1h 0mKuru is a unique disease of the people of New Guinea. Horizon goes with Prof. E. J. Field to find out why.
7. 7 7. Due to a Lack of Interest, Tomorrow Has Been Canceled1971-03-08 · 1h 0mHorizon interviews ecologists that claim that man is irrevocably destroying its habitat.
8. 8 8. What Kind of Doctor?1971-03-15 · 1h 0mHorizon investigates medical student training at the St. Thomas hospital in London, England.
9. 9 9. A Nice Sort of Accident to Have1971-03-22 · 1h 0mHorizon explores the causes, and looks for way to prevent car accidents
10. 10 10. The Wood1971-04-05 · 1h 0mThis report by Horizon looks at the long term ecological study of the forest at Wytham Wood, Oxon, in England.
11. 11 11. The Measure of Man1971-04-12 · 1h 0mIn 1971, Horizon reviews the life and work of Prof. Hans Eysnck, the most controversial psychologists of the time.
12. 12 12. Three Score Years and Then?1971-04-26 · 1h 0mThis report by Horizon explores care for the aged, for both medical and welfare services in Britain.
13. 13 13. Darwin's Bulldog1971-05-03 · 1h 0mHorizon reports on the famous protagonist of "The Origin of Species," Thomas Henry Huxley.
14. 14 14. The Secret1971-05-10 · 1h 0mThis episode of Horizon examines how cells organize to become complex organs, and bodies.
15. 15 15. What Every Girl Should Know1971-05-17 · 1h 0mAt 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 likely to rise. But why are so many people no
16. 16 16. Tastes of Foods to Come1971-05-24 · 1h 0mHorizon reports on food technology now experimenting with meat substitutes.
17. 17 17. Looking for a Happy Landing1971-05-31 · 1h 0mWithin 20 years vertical take-off airliners could be hovering over Hampstead and Dulwich before landing, one a minute, day and night, at a Thames-side V-port. Horizon looks at what
18. 18 18. A Case of Depression1971-06-07 · 1h 0mHorizon investigates how to treat depressive illneses.
19. 19 19. The Total War Machine1971-06-14 · 1h 0mThis episode of Horizon reports on the development of the aircraft bomber throughout periods of war.
20. 20 20. The Dinosaur Hunters1971-06-21 · 1h 0mHorizon explores the field of palaeontology, the study of dinosaurs.
21. 21 21. Your Country Needs You?1971-09-27 · 1h 0mThis episode of Horizon looks at Britain's civil defense program, and to see if it is adequate in the event of a nuclear war.
22. 22 22. Rheumatism1971-10-04 · 1h 0mHorizon investigates rheumatism, and looks at why this disease is under-researched.
23. 23 23. If at First You Don't Succeed... You Don't Succeed1971-10-11 · 1h 0mCan new born babies solve complex problems? Horizon works with psychologists to see how they measure this capacity.
24. 24 24. One Liverpool or Two?1971-10-18 · 1h 0mDo city planners in Liverpool have unrealistic expectations? Horizon looks into the development and planning process of Liverpool, England.
25. 25 25. Rutherford / The Cavendish Today1971-10-25 · 1h 0mThis is a two part episode of Horizon. First, Horizon looks at the life of centenary Ernest Rutherford, followed by a report of the Cavendish Labratory in Cambridge, England.
26. 26 26. The Fierce People1971-11-01 · 1h 0mHorizon explores a primitive tribe of Yanomamo Indians living in southern Venezula.
27. 27 27. The Men Who Painted Caves1971-11-15 · 1h 0mThis episode of Horizon looks in the ancient cave paintings found in France.
28. 28 28. The Crab Nebula1971-11-22 · 1h 0mThis episode of Horizon reports on how the Crab Nebula was discovered, and continuing observation of the space encounter.
29. 29 29. Can Venice Survive?1971-11-29 · 1h 0mHorizon reports on the continuing problem of the city of Venice, Italy sinking into the sea.
30. 30 30. Willingly to School?1971-12-06 · 1h 0mThis report by Horizon is about Prof. Hean Piaget and her child center education theory.
31. 31 31. The Periscope War1971-12-20 · 1h 0mHorizon presents the history of the submarines, from pre-World War I to today's nuclear powered submarines.
32. 32 32. Patently Absurd1971-12-27 · 1h 0mThis episode of Horizon investigates strange new inventions.