Adolescence writer Jack Thorne reveals why BBC’s new Lord of the Flies sticks to an all-male cast – and explains his “sensitive” adaptation of classic

Both projects explored similar unsettling themes – the possibility of psychopathic tendencies in young boys. One was a school assignment focusing on the Emmy-winning Netflix drama Adolescence, and the other involved filming a new four-part BBC adaptation of William Golding’s classic novel Lord of the Flies – the book that helped Golding win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983 – in Southeast Asia.

I’m Mackenzie Crook, and this is the 16th-century inspiration for my new comedy Small Prophets – and how we brought it to life

I stumbled upon this idea completely by chance – it started with a little footnote in an old book about Paracelsus, this fascinating 16th-century Swiss thinker. Honestly, I can’t even recall why I was reading about him, but I’m so glad I did! Something in that passage really grabbed me, and I tucked it away, thinking I’d find a use for it someday.

UK retailer GAME to close remainder of its standalone stores after entering administration

I remember when this retailer first started back in 1990! It was sad to see them get bought out by Frasers Group in 2019, but honestly, I’ve actually seen them pop up in a lot more places since then. They’ve opened up shops within Sports Direct and House of Fraser, which is convenient, but they’ve sadly closed down most of their own separate stores. It’s a bit different now, but they’re still around, which is good!

Endeavour legend Shaun Evans talks saying goodbye to Morse and why he kept his Liverpudlian accent for ITV’s Betrayal

Evans was drawn to the role of a man going through a midlife crisis. He also thought combining that with the popular spy genre could be interesting. The show follows a man whose impulsive actions at work lead to disaster, while his personal life is falling apart. The four episodes depict his efforts to fix both his professional and marital issues.

Michael Palin talks returning to acting in new comedy from The Office legend – and how he approaches old age

I spend most of my time traveling and writing, but I also love acting. I’ve been lucky enough to work on projects like ‘A Fish Called Wanda,’ ‘The Death of Stalin,’ and ‘GBH,’ which were fantastic experiences, though those kinds of roles don’t come up very often. The writing by Mackenzie is truly unique – I especially appreciate his wit and insight into human nature. When he offered me a part, there was no way I could refuse, even with my busy schedule.