 A small portion of these recordings is heard in "Threads" during the scene where the character of Bill Kemp is discussing removing internal doors to use for their shelter.The programme created a substantial impact upon the popular culture of the UK of the early 1980s, most notably in music.As well as Patrick Allen's cameo for Frankie Goes To Hollywood, rock band Jethro Tull recorded a song called "Protect and Survive" on their 1980 album "A".