Episode

Horizon: The Keys of Paradise

Name: Horizon: The Keys of Paradise
Released: 1979-03-12
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

Horizon follows the discovery of a chemical in the brain which has morphine-like properties.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 16
Episode: Episode 3
Air date: 1979-03-12
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The Keys of Paradise is Episode 3 in 1979 of Horizon. It aired on 1979-03-12. The runtime is 60 min.

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