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12-year-old David McKenna, who plays Piggy in the series, has had two life-saving operations

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

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

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