January 16, 1989
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.
Episode 3
Perils of the Deep
January 23, 1989
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.
Episode 4
Smart Weapons
January 30, 1989
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.
Episode 5
Wasting the Alps
February 6, 1989
Horizon looks at the damaging effects of pollution and tourism on the Swiss Alps in Europe.
Episode 6
In the Last Resort
February 13, 1989
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?
Episode 7
Gaze in Wonder
February 20, 1989
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.
Episode 8
In My Lifetime?
February 27, 1989
In this episode, Horizon presents an investigation into the state of medical research in neurological disorders and the issues with its funding in Britain.
Episode 9
Concerto
March 6, 1989
This documentary by Horizon investigates new technology applied to music.
Episode 10
Black Schizophrenia
March 13, 1989
Horizon covers the story of the Nottingham psychiatrists who study the human race to see who is mostly likely to develop schizophrenia.
Episode 11
Trial in the Jungle
March 20, 1989
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?
Episode 12
Who Will Make Me Better?
April 3, 1989
Horizon explores three types of alternative medicine; homoeopathy, acupuncture, and diagnosing food allergies by testing your toes.
Episode 13
A Wonderful Life
April 17, 1989
Horizon presents a biography of the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein who lived from 1889 to 1951.
Episode 14
Why Buildings Make You Sick
April 24, 1989
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.
Episode 15
Jubilee
May 8, 1989
How valid have been Horizon's criticisms of scientific orthodoxy and to what effect have the programs had?
Episode 16
Crash
May 15, 1989
Horizon investigates how many of the tragedies on our roads in Britain could be avoided by the introduction of technical and legislative changes.
Episode 17
The New Sixth Sense
May 22, 1989
Horizon follows J. Hooper, a diabetic, as she explores various aspects of biosensor technology.
Episode 18
Clive Sinclair: The Anatomy of an Inventor
June 12, 1989
Horizon presents a profile of noted inventor Clive Sinclair with his family and colleagues reminiscing and analysing his successes and failures.
Episode 19
Newpin: A Lifetime
June 19, 1989
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.
Episode 20
Time of Darkness
June 26, 1989
In this Horizon episode, we look at the effects on the climate from volcanic eruptions.