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Spectator Out Loud: Arabella Byrne, Sean Thomas, Mathew Lyons, Bryan Appleyard & Chas Newkey-Burden

Best of the Spectator

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The Lasting Impact of 'Threads'

This chapter examines the cultural significance of the 1984 BBC drama 'Threads,' which portrays the harrowing effects of a nuclear attack on Britain. Through personal reflections and historical context, it explores how the film shaped public fear during the Cold War and raises questions about a potential reboot's approach to its grim narrative.

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