Unforgotten: The Bradford City Fire (2025)

When Bradford City FC faced off against Lincoln City on the 11th of May in 1985 for the season's final match, spectators anticipated a joyous atmosphere at the stadium. However, what unfolded at the conclusion of a scoreless first half turned out to be a harrowing nightmare. An inferno, suspected to have been triggered by a discarded cigarette or match, swiftly consumed one of the antiquated wooden stands. Tragically, 56 individuals perished, thrusting the city of Bradford and the entire nation into mourning as they grappled with the magnitude of the devastation. The arrival of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the disaster site, amidst a clamor for accountability from the media, marked a pivotal moment. A distinguished judge was tasked with leading an official investigation, the repercussions of which would resonate throughout Britain and beyond, revolutionizing safety protocols at football venues globally. Through the narratives of survivors, bereaved families, and heroic first responders, this film endeavors to resurrect a largely overlooked calamity.