The National Archives has partnered with Apple TV+ to host a free release-day screening event of series 5 of Slow Horses to tie in with our landmark exhibition MI5: Official Secrets.
Join other fans of the series for a collective viewing of the first episode in the latest series of Slow Horses – the darkly humorous spy drama that follows a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents led by the brilliant but cantankerous Jackson Lamb (Academy Award winner Gary Oldman), as they navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.
In episode one a mass shooting rocks London, intensifying a testy mayoral race. Shirley believes one of the Slow Horses was the target of an attempted hit.
Before the screening, guests will have the chance to visit our five-star-rated exhibition, MI5: Official Secrets taking you behind the scenes of one of Britain’s most iconic institutions. You can also grab a drink from our bar serving drinks and snacks before the screening.
All guests will receive a special Slow Horses - The National Archives goody bag.
Discover more about our free exhibition, MI5: Official Secrets, running until 28 September 2025.
Slow Horses series 1-4 are now streaming on Apple TV+ . Series 5 premieres on Wednesday 24 September on Apple TV+.
Event details
18: 15 Doors open: visit the MI5: Official Secrets exhibition and our bookshop
19:15 Auditorium doors open
19:30 Screening begins
This event is for ages 16 and over.
Tickets go on sale at 17:00 BST on Monday 15 September. Bookings are limited to two tickets per person and cannot be re-sold. Ticket entry includes one goody bag per person.
Please be aware, there will be photography taking place during this event. The photographs will be for future promotional use by The National Archives. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please speak to a member of staff at the event about opting out. We will provide stickers for those who choose not to opt in for photography.
