The video game industry is a global phenomenon. There are over 1.2 billion gamers across the planet, with sales projected soon to pass $100 billion per year. But their very popularity fuels the controversy that surrounds them. They frequently stand accused of corrupting the young - of causing violence and addiction. But is this true?

Horizon reveals a scientific community deeply divided. Some are convinced that video games incite aggression. Others insist they have no effect whatsoever on real-world violence. But away from the controversy, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests video games may help keep the brain sharp, and could soon revolutionize how we combat mental decline as we age.

Horizon Season 54 Episodes...

• s54e01 - What's The Right Diet For You?
• s54e02 - What's The Right Diet For You? (2)
• s54e03 - What's The Right Diet For You? (3)
• s54e04 - Secrets of the Solar System
• s54e05 - Aftershock
• s54e06 - Dancing in the Dark
• s54e07 - 70 Million Animal Mummies: Egypt's Dark Secret
• s54e08 - Is Binge Drinking Really That Bad?
• s54e09 - The Truth with Space Junk
• s54e10 - Are Health Tests Really A Good Idea?
• s54e11 - First Britons
• s54e12 - OCD: A Monster in My Mind
• s54e13 - Which Universe are We In?
• s54e14 - Cosmic Dawn: The Real Moment of Creation
• s54e15 - Are Video Games Really That Bad?

Horizon Show Summary

Horizon is BBC Two's flagship 50-minute science documentary series.

Recognised as the world leader in its field, it regularly wins a sweep of international science, medical and environmental film accolades, and has recently won the Royal Television Society Award and the Prix Italia.

In 2002, the British Academy of Film & Television Arts presented Horizon with the BAFTA Television Award for Best Factual Series or Strand.

In 2003 it won the prestigious Images et Science award for best medical documentary and the Carl von Linne Award at the Living Europe film festival in Sweden. That year, a Horizon co-production with WGBH Boston won the Emmy for best documentary.

In September 2014 it celebrated its 50th anniversary and it continues to enjoy outstanding critical acclaim.