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Lord of the Flies, diverse casting and themes of racial identity

Letters: Readers on the criticism levelled at Jack Thorne’s adaptation of William Golding’s book

The Guardian - UK

The BBC’s Lord of the Flies shows why diverse casting doesn’t always work

William Golding’s classic tale is about civilisation, ‘savagery’ and empire – can a colour-blind cast do that justice, asks writer and academic Darren Chetty

The Guardian - UK

‘It could happen here’: Lord of the Flies took its lessons from Hitler’s Germany. They speak to now

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TV tonight: a remarkable interview with Gisèle Pelicot

Pelicot tells her story about finding justice in a Newsnight special. Plus: hit thriller Yellowjackets comes to ITV1. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Lord of the Flies review – Jack Thorne’s take on the classic is nowhere near the original’s power

The acting is absolutely excellent, but the script isn’t great. This show lacks the dread of William Golding’s novel

The Guardian - UK

Lord of the Flies review – This bold, brilliant series will terrify parents as much as Adolescence

4/5 Jack Thorne is back with another horrifying tale of teenage boys and violence, marking the first ever TV adaptation of William Golding’s influential novel

The Independent UK

TV tonight: Jack Thorne’s epic Lord of the Flies adaptation

The classic story is told on the small screen for the first time ever. Plus: let the Winter Olympics 2026 commence! Here’s what to watch this evening

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Lord of the Flies is a seismic, chilling masterpiece – of course, Adolescence creator Jack Thorne chose to adapt it

IN FOCUS: William Golding’s 1954 novel is required reading in schools across the world, and its title has become shorthand for the breakdown of civilisation, writes Martin Chilton. As a new TV adaptation arrives, it’s a reminder of how the book contains many warnings we must heed today

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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

Thorne has reimagined William Golding’s 1954 literary classic.

Woman & Home

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

Evening Standard

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

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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.

Total Film

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

More Adolescence might be happening

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Matriarch Productions is best known for producing Netflix hit Adolescence.

The Guardian - UK

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

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

Evening Standard

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

Woman & Home

'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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