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Crime drama about a 13-year-old boy arrested for the murder of a classmate, filmed as one continuous unbroken shot
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Frances Taylor
Stephen Graham continues to cement himself as one of the most authentic and compelling voices in television with this tragic and depressingly pertinent drama. Written and created by Graham and Jack Thorne, the series is directed by Philip Barantini, with whom the actor previously collaborated on Boiling Point. And just like the film and BBC series, this manages to pull off the same sublime device of filming each episode in a continuous real-time scene.
Ambitious, unrelenting and phenomenally choreographed, it adds an intensity and claustrophobia to the story of Jamie (newcomer Owen Cooper), a 13-year-old who’s arrested on suspicion of murdering a classmate. Before he’s interviewed by police (Ashley Walters and Faye Marsay, both excellent), he emphatically tells dad Eddie (Graham) that he’s innocent. But what’s the truth?
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Adolescence director surprised to be handed reins to Netflix's family-friendly franchise
The new film reunites Philip Barantini with Adolescence co-writer Jack Thorne.
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Full list of winners revealed
The winners were revealed at a ceremony hosted by Greg Davies.
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Adolescence and Celebrity Traitors lead the winners at BAFTA Television Craft Award 2026
Other big winners included Slow Horses, A Thousand Blows, Trespasses and The Last Musician of Auschwitz.
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Celebrity Traitors and Adolescence among BAFTA TV Awards' Memorable Moment nominations
Moments from Big Boys, Blue Lights, Last One Laughing and What It Feels Like for a Girl have also received nominations.
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Kate Winslet and Maxine Peake confirmed for new sibling drama from Adolescence creator
Jack Thorne is returning to Netflix with what already sounds like a gripping watch.
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Adolescence director is returning to Netflix with a surprising new project
Philip Barantini has joined forces with Ed Sheeran for a unique music experience for the streamer.
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Will there be an Adolescence season 2? Latest news and updates
Season 2 talks have reportedly begun...
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Adolescence, Celebrity Traitors, and EastEnders win big
Other winners included Big Boys, Last One Laughing, and Anna Friel.
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Jack Thorne on Adolescence, The Beatles movies and Lord of the Flies: The Radio Times Writers’ Room
Thorne, best-known for his work on Adolescence and His Dark Materials, is the latest guest on our interview series looking at the art of screenwriting.
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Adolescence favourite Stephen Graham breaks down amid co-star's emotional BAFTAs 2026 speech
Christine Tremarco took home Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for playing the mother of troubled Jamie in Adolescence.
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In Netflix's Adolescence, there is more than one victim
Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne's outstanding drama includes a perspective we don't often see in crime dramas.
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Adolescence creator reveals major regret about groundbreaking series
Jack Thorne was asked if he thought about dedicating an episode to the victim of the series.
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Adolescence ending explained: Why did Jamie do it?
Stephen Graham has opened up about the devastating final scene of Adolescence.
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2025’s 25 best drama series - from Slow Horses to Adolescence
It's been a stellar year for drama... but which series has topped Radio Times' list?
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Why Adolescence star Stephen Graham's new film is closely linked to a controversial classic
The Good Boy plays out a little like a modern reimagining of a Stanley Kubrick favourite.
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Adolescence legend Stephen Graham stars in chilling first-look trailer for TV drama adaptation of bestselling crime novels
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Where was Adolescence filmed? All the locations in the Netflix drama
Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne's harrowing drama is available to stream now.
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Adolescence and Brassic favourites join BBC's The Beatles drama series as legendary figures from band's lore
The series explores a formative experience in the early years of the iconic band.
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Animol review: Adolescence star Ashley Walters makes an impressive, confident directorial debut ★★★★☆
This prison drama exploring the hardcore complexities that come with incarceration is led by brilliant young star Tut Nyuot.
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Adolescence star Stephen Graham confirms "possibility" of season 2
However, executive producer Hannah Walters ruled out one path forward.
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Who is Owen Cooper? Meet the star of Netflix's Adolescence
The up-and-coming actor stars in Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne's new Netflix drama.
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Adolescence director teams up with Hollywood star for new thriller series on Netflix
The new series marks a return to Netflix for the Adolescence director.
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David Tennant to show "completely different side" in The Hack, reveals Adolescence writer
Jack Thorne teases the factual drama taking viewers inside the phone hacking scandal.
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