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The BBC’s Lord of the Flies shows why diverse casting doesn’t always work

William Golding’s classic tale is about civilisation, ‘savagery’ and empire – can a colour-blind cast do that justice, asks writer and academic Darren Chetty

The Guardian - UK

‘It could happen here’: Lord of the Flies took its lessons from Hitler’s Germany. They speak to now

This is an article in our Guide to the Classics series.

The Conversation

Lord of the Flies review – Jack Thorne’s take on the classic is nowhere near the original’s power

The acting is absolutely excellent, but the script isn’t great. This show lacks the dread of William Golding’s novel

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Lord of the Flies star reveals he has kidneys from both parents

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

Evening Standard

TV tonight: Jack Thorne’s epic Lord of the Flies adaptation

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

The Guardian - UK

Lord of the Flies is a seismic, chilling masterpiece – of course, Adolescence creator Jack Thorne chose to adapt it

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

The Independent UK

How to watch Lord of The Flies from anywhere - stream the new BBC adaptation online

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

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Lord of the Flies on BBC One review: a slick, visually rich adaptation of William Golding's classic

4/5 Adapting a cultural monolith for TV is a delicate task, but Jack Thorne manages it with aplomb

Evening Standard

‘The Muppet Show’ Review: Our Beloved Muppets Are Back at the Perfect Time

What a perfect time for Kermit and the gang to return to us!

The Mary Sue

The Muppets icon Miss Piggy 'won't fight the charges' after arrest for being 'too hot'

The Muppets diva Miss Piggy won't be "fighting the charges" after getting 'arrested' by Sabrina Carpenter for being too hot.

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I've found the 3 TV shows definitely worth your time in February

I spent time studying the TV schedule and here are the top three shows you should watch this month

Woman & Home

I watched the first trailer for ‘The Muppet Show’ — and it looks like the inspirational, celebrational, muppetsational comeback fans have been waiting for when it comes to Disney+

It's time to put on makeup, it's time to light the lights for a new The Muppet Show.

TechRadar

'Imagine Being The Person That Killed Elmo.' Someone Suggested A Muppet Play On Traitors, And Now I Honestly Need To See It

I would love this.

Cinemablend

Emma Stone Is So Obsessed With RHOSLC She Waited In The ‘Freezing Cold’ For Jen Shah

Emma Stone's reality TV show is Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. She loves it so much she waited in the 'freezing cold' for Jen Shah.

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International Business Times UK

'Piggy' Trump Blasted For 'Garbled' Tone at Mar-a-Lago, Mocked After 'Dozing Off' During Press Con

Donald Trump faces renewed health concerns after slurring his words during a Mar-a-Lago press conference on the Venezuela crisis. Critics label his tone 'garbled'.

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I Manifested A Pay Pig And Accidentally Became A Financial Dominatrix

How a tweet lead to a fruitful business transaction.

International Business Times UK

Trump Loses It, Calls NYT Writer 'Ugly' For Article On His Health Decline Days After 'Piggy' Insult

After a New York Times report pointed to signs of fatigue and a shorter public schedule for President Trump, the 79-year-old responded on Truth Social by calling its female reporter 'ugly, both inside and out'.

The Mary Sue

Melania was spotted smiling and holding hands with Trump, and people are convinced it’s a fake body double

Half the Americans can’t stand Donald Trump. And judging by all his public appearances with his wife, Melania Trump, people are convinced she can’t either. But their recent sighting on Thanksgiving shows her smiling and happy, leading Americans to create a new conspiracy theory.

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International Business Times UK

Donald Trump's 'Piggy' Remark Recalls Alicia Machado Attack, Reveals Problematic Behaviour: Reports

Trump snarls 'quiet, quiet piggy' at reporter. Experts: Insult shows 'zero growth' and aims to silence the press.

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White House says Donald Trump can shamelessly call anyone ‘Piggy’ – after all, he’s the ‘most transparent president in history’

Imagine defending that with a straight face and no moral values.

International Business Times UK

Leavitt Slammed As 'Shameful' For Claiming Trump's 'Piggy' Jab Was Just Him Being 'Honest'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's defence of Trump calling a female reporter 'piggy' as 'frankness' has drawn intense backlash from journalists and press freedom advocates.

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Karoline Leavitt Reacts to US President Trump’s 'Quiet Quiet Piggy' Clash with Reporter

A moment aboard Air Force One last week is still generating attention after a reporter asked President Trump’s national press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, why he called a Bloomberg reporter “piggy.”

The Mary Sue

‘Quiet, Piggy’: The President of the United States just insulted a female reporter

After being asked about Epstein, Trump again pulled his authoritarian card and silenced a female reporter. He called her “Piggy” on Air Force One, with cameras rolling, because she asked a question he didn’t like.

Evening Standard

'Quiet, piggy' - The female journalists Trump has verbally attacked since he returned as President

Since returning to office, Trump has continued to insult female journalists

International Business Times UK

Trump's 'Quiet, Piggy' Remark Sparks Questions About LGBTQ Identity Signals

Trump's 'Quiet, Piggy' remark to a reporter has triggered debate over LGBTQ-coded slang, gendered insults and his history of targeting women.

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