1 week ago Adolescence star Ashley Walters gets green light to build swimming pool and gym at his £1m family home despite neighbours' objections

The actor, who plays DI Luke Bascombe in the hit Netflix show, angered locals when he asked for permission to introduce the single storey detached outbuilding to his house in Herne Bay, Kent.

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2 w. ago Bad boy to Top Boy: How Ashley Walters battled alcoholism and was sent to prison before becoming one of Britain's most raved about actors

Ashley Walters has attracted rave reviews for his portrayal of the detective leading the raid and questioning of the schoolboy murder suspect in Netflix phenomenon Adolescence.

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2 w. ago What parents should know before watching Adolescence with their child

Keir Starmer says the Netflix series that has captivated audiences should be shown in UK high schools

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2 w. ago Secret emoji language seen in Adolescence every parent should know to keep children safe

Adolescence shone a light on the hidden way many children and teenagers are communicating, with many emojis having darker hidden meanings

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2 w. ago The Adolescence alarm: ‘If there’s a problem with boys’ behaviour, it’s because of us’

Millions have been gripped by a story of toxic masculinity in children that’s been called a ‘wake-up call’. But is it a moral panic, and how should we respond?There is a scene in the Netflix super hit Adolescence, about an elfin-faced 13-year-old boy who stabs to death a female schoolmate, motivated by a fear and loathing of women apparently fuelled by his exposures online, that is not – relatively speaking– very tense.The lead investigator, DI Luke Bascombe, played by Ashley Walters, is roaming the children’s bleak, grey high school searching for clues as to the murder weapon and the motive. His own son, Adam (Amari Bacchus), a gangly, bullied senior, takes his father aside into a room of stacked chairs and blue-tinged light. He wants to help him understand. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Adolescence's Ashley Walters reveals very strict rule he has to stay connected with kids

Actor and former So Solid Crew star Ashley Walters has revealed his secret to a happy home life with his family- and it's not what you'd expect

Politics

3 w. ago Adolescence's Ashley Walters reveals simple trick EVERY parent should be using to protect kids from the dangers of their smartphones

Adolescence has sparked conversations up and down the country about what children get up to on their mobile phones.

Politics

3 w. ago People are just realising Adolescence's Ashley Walters was in major music group

Everyone has been talking about Netflix's Adolescence since it hit Netflix this month. But, little you may know, actor Ashley Walters was actually in a major British music group

Politics

3 w. ago Adolescence star Ashley Walters: 'what's behind male anger? Fear.'

The star of Top Boy has eight children of his own — watching every parent’s worst nightmare play out in Netflix’s hit new show Adolescence is like a horror story, he says

Politics

3 w. ago Ashley Walters: how Adolescence forced him to confront his biggest fear as a father of eight

The Top Boy star opened up to the Standard about the Netflix drama and the moment that resonated most with him

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3 w. ago Netflix's Adolescence exposes secret kids' emoji code every parent needs to know

Adolescence has shone a light on the hidden language our children are using on smartphones with symbols and colours vital in decoding this new tech language.

Society

4 w. ago Adolescence star Ashley Walters on what prison taught him, fame, and finding peace

The star of Top Boy has eight children of his own — watching every parent’s worst nightmare play out in Netflix’s hit new show Adolescence is like a horror story, he says

Events

4 w. ago Adolescence star Ashley Walters on fame, what prison taught him, and finding peace

The star of Netflix’s Adolescence has eight children of his own — watching every parent’s worst nightmare play out is like a horror story, he says

Events

4 w. ago Ashley Walters: 'If you’re a parent, Adolescence has to resonate with you'

The star of Netflix’s Adolescence has eight children of his own — watching every parent’s worst nightmare play out is like a horror story, he says

Politics

4 w. ago Voices: Adolescence is every parent’s nightmare – but what worries you about raising children in 2025?

Have your say as Stephen Graham’s latest series sparks urgent conversations about children’s online safety, revealing how hidden digital influences are shaping young minds as much as family and school

Society

4 w. ago Adolescence star Ashley Walters in tears and had to be consoled after 'ruining' take on show

Netflix show Adolescence has been a huge success, and star Ashley Walters has now opened up on the mistake he made during filming, with the gripping show being shot in one take

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4 w. ago Ashley Walters reveals the horrifying moment he was left 'in tears' after ruining an entire take in the one

The series, which has been universally praised by critics, sees each episode filmed in a real time as a continuous take.

Politics

4 w. ago Stephen Graham's staggering wealth after Netflix success with Adolescence

Stephen Graham is one of the UK's most in-demand actors, and his finances have been revealed following his latest success with Netflix's Adolescence alongside Ashley Walters

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4 w. ago Netflix Adolescence star in tears after 'dropping the ball' and 'ruining' take

Netflix drama Adolescence has been a huge hit with viewers, but star Ashley Walters was left in tears and needed to be consoled after making a huge error whilst filming

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4 w. ago Adolescence star Ashley Walters in tears and had to be consoled after 'ruining' Netflix show

Adolescence actor Ashley Walters said he had to be consoled by the show's director after ruining a take on the popular Netflix show, which is cleverly shot in one take

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