Judy Golding said the enduring appeal of her father's book was because it "rings horribly true".

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The BBC's new four-part drama is an adaptation of William Golding's 1954 novel of the same name, which is set during the ...

BBC Lord of the Flies delves into the disturbing tale of how a group of boys turn to savages when they’re left unguided on an ...

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All four episodes of the BBC's new adaptation of Lord of the Flies are now available to watch on iPlayer, marking the first ...