Episode

Horizon: The First Signs of Washoe

Name: Horizon: The First Signs of Washoe
Released: 1974-11-04
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

Horizons reviews the scientific work of Americans in the field of research in communication with animals.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 11
Episode: Episode 27
Air date: 1974-11-04
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The First Signs of Washoe is Episode 27 in 1974 of Horizon. It aired on 1974-11-04. The runtime is 60 min.

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