Episode
Horizon: A Case of Priority
Overview
This episode of Horizon looks at the National Health Service of Britain and the enormous demands that are imposed on it.
Details
- Series
- Horizon
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 1970-04-20
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
A Case of Priority is Episode 14 in 1970 of Horizon. It aired on 1970-04-20. The runtime is 60 min.
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