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Lord of the Flies: the castaway classic is such excellent, surreal horror that you will feel sick throughout

Jack Thorne takes on William Golding – and you’ll never have felt so grateful to live under the rule of law, that ultimate dweeb’s charter

The Guardian - UK

From Lord of the Flies to Deftones: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead

Adolescence writer Jack Thorne takes on the classic tale of deserted schoolboys, while the US band warm up for a pummelling summer of alt metal

The Guardian - UK

‘A modern masterpiece’: writer Jack Thorne’s best TV shows – from This Is England to Adolescence

As his new version of Lord of the Flies comes to the BBC, we count down the 20 boldest and most moving productions by the quintuple Bafta-winning scriptwriter

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How to watch Lord of The Flies from anywhere - stream the new BBC adaptation online

It's the first time the classic novel has been adapted for the small screen, and you can tune in from anywhere in the world

Woman & Home

Lord of the Flies on BBC One review: a slick, visually rich adaptation of William Golding's classic

4/5 Adapting a cultural monolith for TV is a delicate task, but Jack Thorne manages it with aplomb

Evening Standard

‘If girls were involved, it would change everything’ – Jack Thorne on why new Lord of The Flies adaptation doesn't have any female characters

The Adolescence writer discusses toxic masculinity and going against 'modern sensitivities' of representation in his latest BBC series

Woman & Home

Jack Thorne says Lord Of The Flies adaptation will explore male condition

Thorne has reimagined William Golding’s 1954 literary classic.

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I've found the 3 TV shows definitely worth your time in February

I spent time studying the TV schedule and here are the top three shows you should watch this month

Woman & Home

Jack Thorne says Adolescence was influenced by Lord Of The Flies

The award-winning scriptwriter told the Big Issue that events in William Golding’s classic have a ‘lot of parallels’ with today’s world.

Evening Standard

What went on in London this week: Burns Night bashes and Alastair Campbell's secret talent

Plus celebs reading letters and a royal seal of approval for Hamnet

Evening Standard

Adolescence star Stephen Graham signs first look deal with Disney Plus

Adolescence star and co-creator Stephen Graham has signed a first-look deal with Disney+ through his and his wife Hannah Walters' Matriarch Productions.

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Adolescence season 2 might happen on Netflix, as star Stephen Graham says "stay tuned"

More Adolescence might be happening

Total Film

Disney+ signs company behind Adolescence for slate of new original series

Streaming giant will host both scripted and unscripted content from the prolific Matriarch Productions

The Independent UK

Disney+ signs Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters’ company to release new series

Matriarch Productions is best known for producing Netflix hit Adolescence.

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Owen Cooper: how schoolboy conquered Golden Globes and changed acting for a generation

Warrington 16-year-old is inspiring young boys to embrace drama

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Stephen Graham and wife Hannah Walters show off dance moves at Golden Globes after-party

Graham credited his producer wife of 17 years with ‘saving his life’ in his emotional acceptance speech at the Globes

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'Removing hate is our generation's responsibility': Jack Thorne's hopeful Golden Globes acceptance speech amid Adolescence season 2 hints

Writer Jack Thorne had plenty of inspiring words during his Golden Globes speech, while Stephen Graham shared news of the future of Adolescence

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Stephen Graham teases future of Adolescence after Golden Globes win

Adolescence co-creator and star Stephen Graham has given an update on the possibility of a second season of the Netflix hit.

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Golden Globe Awards: The Pitt, The Studio and Adolescence win best shows

The Pitt, The Studio and Adolescence won the biggest awards in the TV category at the Golden Globes.

The Guardian - UK

‘I wouldn’t answer Stephen Graham’s calls’: Erin Doherty on dreams, danger and ghosting Adolescence’s creator

She won an Emmy for her electric performance in the Netflix smash hit, but the casting process wasn’t exactly hiccup-free. The actor opens up about a year of success, struggle – and how she nearly became a footballer

The Guardian - UK

The 50 best TV shows of 2025: No 1 – Adolescence

An exceptional cast, astonishing directing and the talent discovery of the decade – not to mention a plot so of-the-moment it was discussed in parliament. This may actually have been perfect TV

The Independent UK

‘It’s vital and it’s ours’: British screenwriters defend BBC amid Trump’s $10bn lawsuit

Bafta winners Jack Thorne and Jack Rooke have spoken out in support of the broadcaster

The Independent UK

Adolescence star reveals unexpected impact of show’s success following ‘chaotic’ year

‘It’s gone pretty bonkers, we never imagined it would be like this’ says Hannah Walters

Evening Standard

Adolescence’s Hannah Walters had to buy new suitcase to hold show’s awards

The actress told the Christmas edition of the Big Issue magazine the past three years had been ‘chaotic and exciting’.

Evening Standard

Paul Hilton on playing Scrooge at the Old Vic: 'I feel genuine euphoria, it's real'

Paul Hilton is currently ripping it up in A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic with a Scrooge that comes from the heart

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