Threads on Blu‑ray (BBC) is the 2‑disc remastered release of the 1984 BBC drama that depicts the effects of global nuclear war on Sheffield. Written by Barry Hines and directed by Mick Jackson, the film was nominated for seven BAFTAs and won four, including Best Single Drama.
- Price: Now £9.99 (was £19.95) — saving £9.96.
- Presentation: Remastered in 2K from original BBC CRI 16mm prints; available in HD on Blu‑Ray in the UK for the first time, including a director‑approved widescreen edition.
- Special features: Audio commentaries with lead actress Karen Meagher and director Mick Jackson; PDF of Radio Times articles/letters (UK exclusive); documentaries such as Shooting the Annihilation, Auditioning for the Apocalypse, Destruction Designer, and Stephen Thrower on Threads.
- Technical: English audio and subtitles; 2‑disc set.
- First broadcast: 23 September 1984 on BBC2.
The release preserves the original film’s stark, unflinching approach and adds archival and commentary material for context.
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