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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

From Central Cee to Adolescence: in 2025 British culture had a global moment – but can it last?

Despite funding cuts and shuttered venues, homegrown music, TV, film and, yes, memes have dominated the global zeitgeist over the past 12 years. Now this culture must be future-proofed from the forces of globalisation

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

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Adele to break her ‘retirement’ for epic star-studded film debut with Adolescence teen star

Adele to follow Lady Gaga and swap stadiums for the silver screen - joining Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Colin Firth

Evening Standard

‘Our biggest achievement’: Owen Cooper’s former drama school celebrates Emmy win

The Adolescence star attended The Drama MOB school in Manchester for two years.

Evening Standard

I'm late to Netflix's most-watched British show ever –it just won two more awards

Adolescence just added two National Television Award trophies to its cabinet

National Television Awards 2025: Winners list in full from Adolescence to Clarkson’s Farm

Former ‘Match of the Day’ host Gary Lineker broke Ant and Dec’s 23-year streak in the best presenter category after BBC exit

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I predict Adolescence will clean up at the NTAs - but it really should be Mobland bringing home the awards

If you haven't seen Mobland, why not? It's one of the best shows of 2025 and deserves all the awards thrown at it

Woman & Home

Why teachers’ reactions Adolescence reveal ‘problem with schooling’

Adolescence, a four-part Netflix series, explores misogyny among teenage boys

The Independent UK

Teachers’ reactions to Adolescence show ‘real problem’ with schooling – writer

The four-part Netflix series explores misogyny among teenage boys.

Evening Standard

Channel 4 rather than Netflix is ‘proud parent’ of Adolescence, says news boss

Louisa Compton accuses Netflix of being ‘TV tourists’ and benefitting from talent ‘developed over many years’

The Guardian - UK

Adolescence star Ashley Walters says show changed the way he parents his children

Actor revealed extent of how the hit show affected his home life

The Independent UK

Adolescence’s message has echoed around the world – but a social media ban is the wrong move

The dangers young people face online are all too clear. But the solution is pragmatism, not prohibition

The Guardian - US

Adolescence viewers decry ‘unnecessary’ season 2 news

Viewers are unconvinced about a follow-up to the hit Netflix series

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Adolescence Producers Are Hinting There Could Be A Season Two

Just don't expect it to continue the existing storyline, like Jamie's trial.

Evening Standard

Adolescence was just the start: BBC's Reunion is the makers' most groundbreaking, thrilling new drama yet

The team behind Netflix's record-breaking hit deliver a deaf-led revenge story so intense, it's set to eclipse their last work.

The Guardian - UK

Yes, we should celebrate Adolescence – but it comes at a cost to the UK TV industry

This vital drama has British actors, a British writer, but Netflix funding. Here’s why that’s a huge problem, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Conversation

The UK wants to screen Netflix’s Adolescence in schools. Should you watch it with your child?

Netflix’s Adolescence has ignited global debate.

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The Guardian - UK

Nothing for Gavin & Stacey? The sheer number of omissions in the TV Baftas is ridiculous

From the Barry-Billericay finale, to Wolf Hall, Pachinko and Nobody Wants This, there are far too many cruelly overlooked shows this year. But the even bigger problem? Bafta’s Adolescence issue

The Guardian - UK

Adolescence, the backlash: the nightmare of making hit TV in terrifying times

From online hate to being mobbed in public, having a televisual smash is becoming increasingly fraught. Should Netflix have hidden its stars away in a safe house?

Evening Standard

Netflix’s Adolescence breaks record for weekly views as 6.45 million stream show

The series beat the likes of BBC One’s The Apprentice and Death In Paradise

Woman & Home

Did Brad Pitt produce Adolescence? His role in making the show revealed as viewers notice subtle detail

Those tuning into Adolescence have been left wondering if the Hollywood legend played a part in producing the show

Evening Standard

Adolescence is an intervention: why parents now need to step up

Adolescence puts one thing very clear: we are failing as parents and as a society, if we keep giving our young children unsupervised access to the internet

Evening Standard

Is Andrew Tate an incel? Explaining the 'manosphere' terms in Netflix's Adolescence

Netflix’s new hit show Adolescence has perplexed thousands with its many manosphere terms, from Andrew Tate references to being ‘red pilled’

The Independent UK

Erin Doherty: ‘The minute people start to think of me as one thing, I want to run the other way’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The shapeshifting ‘Adolescence’ and ‘A Thousand Blows’ actor talks to Lydia Spencer-Elliott about pickpocketing lessons, social media and the art of the one-shot drama

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