Episode

Horizon: Mystery of the Left Hand

Name: Horizon: Mystery of the Left Hand
Released: 1985-02-04
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

In this episode, Horizon explores the characteristics of left-handed people.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 22
Episode: Episode 5
Air date: 1985-02-04
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

Mystery of the Left Hand is Episode 5 in 1985 of Horizon. It aired on 1985-02-04. The runtime is 60 min.

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