Episode

Horizon: A Touch of Sensitivity

Name: Horizon: A Touch of Sensitivity
Released: 1979-11-05
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

This report by Horizon is about current research into the physical and psychological effects of touch, and the effects of touch deprivation.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 16
Episode: Episode 20
Air date: 1979-11-05
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

A Touch of Sensitivity is Episode 20 in 1979 of Horizon. It aired on 1979-11-05. The runtime is 60 min.

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