Jack Thorne Discusses His BBC Adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies' and Its Themes of Parenting
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Summary
Jack Thorne, the writer-producer behind Netflix hit 'Adolescence,' discusses his new BBC adaptation of William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies.' The four-part series, directed by Marc Munden, explores the classic story of schoolboys stranded on an island whose self-governance descends into violence. Thorne frames the adaptation as a commentary on modern parenting and how society raises its children, drawing parallels between the novel's themes and contemporary issues.
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The boys' attempts to self-govern go violently wrong
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