This programme profiles the prolific, pioneering inventor, Thomas Alva Edison. Film made at a relica of Edison's early laboratory is accompanied by extensive archival film of Edison in his late years, and an interview with his daughter, Madeleine Edison Sloane.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 8 Episode 27 of Horizon resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Horizon Season 8 Episodes...

• s08e01 - Season 08, Episode 01
• s08e02 - Season 08, Episode 02
• s08e03 - Season 08, Episode 03
• s08e04 - Season 08, Episode 04
• s08e05 - Season 08, Episode 05
• s08e06 - Season 08, Episode 06
• s08e07 - Season 08, Episode 07
• s08e08 - Season 08, Episode 08
• s08e09 - Season 08, Episode 09
• s08e10 - Season 08, Episode 10
• s08e11 - Season 08, Episode 11
• s08e12 - Season 08, Episode 12
• s08e27 - The Wizard Who Spat On The Floor

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.