Episode

Horizon: An Element of Mystery

Name: Horizon: An Element of Mystery
Released: 1973-12-03
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

This episode of Horizon documents the sources, uses, and properties of the element mercury and examines its role in modern society.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 10
Episode: Episode 30
Air date: 1973-12-03
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

An Element of Mystery is Episode 30 in 1973 of Horizon. It aired on 1973-12-03. The runtime is 60 min.

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