Threads 40th Anniversary + Intro

A rare opportunity, on its 40th anniversary, to see the BBC’s landmark depiction of nuclear war.

In Sheffield, Ruth and Jimmy’s lives are changed by an unplanned pregnancy. Meanwhile, increasing tension between the superpowers threatens a more terrible crisis. Controversial when first broadcast, this remains the most gripping, convincing and influential portrayal of nuclear war on the screen.

This screening will be introduced by Dr Daniel Cordle, expert in nuclear literature and film.

Content note: Please note that Threads contains visceral depictions of nuclear war and its aftermath that you might find distressing.