Want to learn something? (Horizon)

Member Name: rxbeef

Product:	Horizon
Date:	07/01/09 (10 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: very informative

Disadvantages: specialist subjects wont always appeal to all viewers

Horizon covers such a large variety of subjects but tends to have a particular interest in the sciences. Since it began in 1964, there have been over 1000 episodes spanning various different subjects. An episode can last anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes depending on the subject and usually sticks to the same format. There will be a narrator who explains what is being studied or investigated in the programme, and there will be a separate person who doesn't speak directly to the camera but goes about his business while being filmed. What also adds a nice element to Horizon is that there is always a variation in presenters so we are not always shown the same people. This helps to keen the viewers interest over the series.

An excellent aspect of horizon is that various opinions are always shown and there is definitely an unbiased view on matters. This makes the viewer able to trust what they are watching.

Horizon is probably one of the more intellectual programmes offered by the bbc and wouldn't necessarily appeal to all people. For any science student or simply somebody with an interest in all things science, there is nothing better!

Summary: a great way to expand your knowledge and an indispensible resource for scientific minds!