British Invaders 38: The War Game and Threads (Part 2)

The War Game (1965) was a speculative documentary about the impact of nuclear a attack on ordinary people. Threads (1985) was a science fiction TV film that documented the impact of a nuclear war on a number of different characters. We discuss the controversies associated these programs, and the powerful imagery that they displayed.

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British Invaders 37: The War Game and Threads (Part 1)

The War Game (1965) was a speculative documentary about the impact of nuclear a attack on ordinary people. Its frightening news-like footage made it one of most controversial programs to come out of British Television.

Threads (1985) was a science fiction TV film that documented the impact of a nuclear war on a number of different characters.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.