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Adolescence

Anna Friel and Jimmy McGovern on redemption, new drama Unforgivable and the power of storytelling
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Anna Friel and Jimmy McGovern on redemption, new drama Unforgivable and the power of storytelling

In a year in which Adolescence reminded us of the real-world impact small-screen storytelling can have, McGovern continues his lifelong mission to tell powerful, political stories
Labelling toxic masculinity as 'incomprehensible' is a cop out – here's why
Toxic masculinity

Labelling toxic masculinity as 'incomprehensible' is a cop out – here's why

From budget cuts to rising costs: Can the BBC compete anymore with the likes of Netflix and Amazon?
Robin Parker

From budget cuts to rising costs: Can the BBC compete anymore with the likes of Netflix and Amazon?

Singer AURORA: 'Soundtracking the end of Adolescence was meant to be'
Big Questions

Singer AURORA: 'Soundtracking the end of Adolescence was meant to be'

Adolescence forced the country to sit up and take notice. But what's next?
Matteo Bergamini

Adolescence forced the country to sit up and take notice. But what's next?

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Adolescence shows how toxic online cultures radicalise. But the propaganda is difficult to spot
A still from the Netflix series Adolescence
Dr Sophie James & James Cronin

Adolescence shows how toxic online cultures radicalise. But the propaganda is difficult to spot

We must allow ourselves to feel joy wherever we can. Just ask Rod Stewart
Paul McNamee

We must allow ourselves to feel joy wherever we can. Just ask Rod Stewart

Adolescence is a powerful wake-up call about what's happening to our sons online
Holly Green, Dr Daniel Guinness

Adolescence is a powerful wake-up call about what's happening to our sons online

Adolescence writer Jack Thorne: 'I was as angry as Jamie in lots of ways'
Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper in Adolescence. Image: Netflix
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Adolescence writer Jack Thorne: 'I was as angry as Jamie in lots of ways'