Jack Thorne
Jack Thorne is a talented British screenwriter and playwright, celebrated for his thought-provoking and emotionally charged dramas. His recent work includes 'Best Interests,' which delves into the complexities of parental love and medical ethics, and 'The Accident,' which explores the tragic aftermath of a construction site disaster. Thorne's latest series, 'Toxic Town,' addresses real-life injustices related to toxic waste and health issues, further establishing him as a significant voice in contemporary television.
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Jack Thorne is the author of The Hack, contributing to its critical acclaim.
Um escândalo tablóide, um jornal de referência: eis o pós-Adolescência | Televisão
Portugal· 2026-03-03
Jack Thorne adapted 'Lord of the Flies' into a four-part series for BBC-TV.
«Adolescence»-Macher adaptiert «Lord of the Flies» als Serie
Switzerland· 2026-02-26
Jack Thorne is a professor at the University of Cambridge known for his research in algebraic number theory.
6 gương mặt sáng giá cho giải 'Nobel Toán học' 2026
Vietnam· 2026-02-18
Jack Thorne is exploring the boundaries between civilisation and chaos in his adaptation of Lord of the Flies.
Adolescence writer Jack Thorne’s experiment in free-range parenting – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-12
Jack Thorne is the screenwriter who adapted Golding's work for the miniseries.
Il mostro-bambino che fa paura
San Marino· 2026-02-11
Jack Thorne’s take on William Golding’s endlessly harrowing 1954 classic and GCSE staple for the past 30 years, Lord of the Flies.
Lord of the Flies review – Jack Thorne’s take on the classic is nowhere near the original’s power | Television
United Kingdom· 2026-02-09Jack Thorne’s Adolescence has obscured the fact that this grim portrait of the modern male teenager was a triumph of style over substance.
Far too pretty to reflect the ugly side of humanity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-08
Promisingly, it’s adapted by Jack Thorne, whose talent is widely recognized.
Lord of the Flies: the castaway classic is such excellent, surreal horror that you will feel sick throughout | Television & radioUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-07Jack Thorne is hailed as the hardest-working writer in Britain with an astonishing list of credits.
‘A modern masterpiece’: writer Jack Thorne’s best TV shows – from This Is England to Adolescence | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-06
Jack Thorne is a British screenwriter and playwright known for his work on dramas such as Adolescence and Lord of the Flies.
Adolescence writer Jack Thorne on new drama Lord of the Flies
Australia· 2026-02-02
The screenwriter, Jack Thorne, has turned his hand to a new project.
Best TV shows to stream on Netflix, Disney, HBO Max and more – February 2026Australia· 2026-01-31
Jack Thorne is adapting William Golding's tale of shipwrecked schoolboys.
Patrick Freyne’s top 14 shows to look out for in 2026 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
Stephen Graham, who plays Jamie’s plumber Dad, Eddie, and who cowrote the series with Jack Thorne, initially conceived the idea after becoming alarmed by accounts of young boys stabbing girls.
Netflix hit Adolescence gets a lot wrong about the reality of boys’ struggles – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-18
In his acceptance speech, writer Jack Thorne said the show is not meant to criticise young people.
One Battle After Another and Adolescence dominate 83rd Golden Globes | Golden Globes 2026United Kingdom· 2026-01-12
Jack Thorne is a writer known for his collaborative work with Erin Doherty on the show Adolescence.
‘I wouldn’t answer Stephen Graham’s calls’: Erin Doherty on dreams, danger and ghosting Adolescence’s creator | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Jack Thorne co-wrote Adolescence with Stephen Graham.
The 50 best TV shows of 2025: No 1 – Adolescence | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Jack Thorne has turned his attention to the cesspit that was the British tabloid industry by retelling the News of the World phone-hacking scandal.
Great story of the British tabloid phone-hacking scandal is let down by wackiness – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-25
Jack Thorne is the scriptwriter for The Hack, a drama series about the phone-hacking scandal.
‘We should have been shouting about this earlier’: David Tennant on his shocking TV show about phone hacking | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-22
Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham received the award for Best Writing for Miniseries, Anthology Series, or Movie with 'Adolescência'.
Série “Adolescência" foi grande vencedora da Emmy do Primetime de 2025,
Cabo Verde· 2025-09-15Jack Thorne co-created the series Adolescence and contributed to its writing.
How the Netflix spin-off pulled off an Emmys sweepUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-15
Graham accepted the Emmy for writing with his co-creator and writer Jack Thorne.
Adolescence star Owen Cooper makes history as youngest male winner – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-15
Graham accepted the Emmy for writing with his co-creator and writer Jack Thorne.
Emmys 2025: Adolescence star Owen Cooper makes history as youngest-ever winner for best supporting actor in a limited series | AdolescenceUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-15Jack Thorne is the creator of the series Adolescencia and has stated that the story has been fully told.
Èxit sense continuïtat
Andorra· 2025-08-27
Jack Thorne also wrote Toxic Town, a true-life environmental justice series that is also one of this year’s best British dramas.
Sofa, so good: The latest, greatest TV you need to catch up on
New Zealand· 2025-07-06
Jack Thorne wrote Adolescence, one of the year’s standout drama series.
Seven series to stream this monthAustralia· 2025-06-08
Jack Thorne is the co-creator of the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Tom Felton to reprise role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-05
Jack Thorne co-wrote Adolescence with Stephen Graham.
The White Lotus, The Pitt, Adolesence, AndorAustralia· 2025-05-29
Jack Thorne is a co-writer of the miniseries Adolescencia.
‘Adolescencia’: Acercamientos desde el arte a las muchas crisis que llevan a violencia
Costa Rica· 2025-05-25
Jack Thorne is one of the screenwriters working on the biographical films about The Beatles.
Џек Торн, Џез Батерворт и Питер Страуган ќе ги напишат сценаријата за филмовите за „Битлси“ на Сем Мендес
North Macedonia· 2025-05-16
Jack Thorne is one of the creators of the miniseries 'Adolescencia', inspired by ongoing cases of youth violence in the UK.
¿Qué ver en Netflix? Estas fueron sus mejores estrenos de marzo y abril del 2025 | Recomendaciones en streaming | SALTAR-INTRO
Peru· 2025-05-04
