2 h. ago Adolescence: what teen boys really think of girls, influencers and porn – podcast

From misogynist content creators such as Andrew Tate to the ubiquity of pornography, boys face a barrage of toxic influences. We talk to sixth-formers about the pressures and joys they experienceThe release of the hit Netflix drama Adolescence this month has unleashed a wave of panic around teenage boys. Keir Starmer said the UK “may have a problem with boys and young men”, while parents began worried conversations about their children’s online lives. But how true to life is it?Michael Conroy, who has been going into schools to train teachers and professionals about boys’ personal development for years, says he has seen a shift in what he hears about. “Just 10 years ago, we didn’t have young men speaking in very sexualised ways to female teachers, quite a few in the same school.” He sees the ubiquity of pornography as a huge factor, with boys as young as 11 using it obsessively. “I’m getting invited to work with primary schools now.” The knock-on effect, he says, is an unrealistic a...

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11 h. ago Netflix Adolescence fans uncover 'masterpiece' replacement show dubbed 'new Mindhunter'

Crime drama fans have been searching for a replacement show after binging the Netflix series Adolescence - and feel they have uncovered a "masterpiece" with an all-star cast

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14 h. ago Worried by Adolescence? NSPCC boss gives advice to scared parents after Netflix show

Netflix show Adolescence has given parents a whole new host of things to fear for their children, and the NSPCC gave some 'tips and tricks' to spot worrying signs and keep kids safe

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18 h. ago Adolescence star Stephen Graham once offered to adopt child co

‘He promised to stick by me and support me,’ actor told ‘The Independent’

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20 h. ago 6 best toys to reduce kids' screen time as Adolescence inspires screen

Families have been cutting back on screen time after watching Stephen Graham's Adolescence on Netflix, and these are 6 of the best toys and games to get them off their phones

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20 h. ago Watched Adolescence? Here are the toys from £9 to reduce your kids' screentime

After the success of Netflix’s Adolescence, parents are looking for ways to reduce their children's screen time, and these are the 6 best toys to help get them off their phones

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24 h. ago Netflix Adolescence fans should watch crime thriller that's 'masterpiece of TV' next

It has also been compared to the likes of Line of Duty and Mindhunter

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42 h. ago Adolescence’s Erin Doherty: ‘When did I last cry? Oh when was the last time I didn’t?! I cry all the time’

The actor on embracing ageing, people-watching (in a non-creepy way), and dreaming of Kate WinsletBorn in West Sussex, Erin Doherty, 32, studied at the Guildford School of Acting and Bristol Old Vic theatre school. She played Princess Anne in The Crown and the lead in Amazon Prime’s thriller Chloe. In 2022, she starred in The Crucible at the National Theatre and, in 2024, she was in Death of England: Closing Time at @sohoplace theatre, London. She has leading roles in the Disney series A Thousand Blows and Netflix’s hit drama Adolescence. She lives in Surrey.When were you happiest? Mornings. Playing music, fresh coffee, dippy eggs and soldiers, my girlfriend – what’s not to love? Continue reading...

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43 h. ago What happens next in Adolescence: Lawyer reveals how he would defend Jamie Miller from the horrifying allegations in the Netflix show

A criminal defence lawyer has revealed what could have happened to Jamie in a fifth episode, had the teen appeared in court accused of murdering a female schoolfriend.

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44 h. ago Emojis are now everywhere – but using them can be a minefield

Born of our craving for nuance, these ubiquitous little icons are now causing confusion themselvesEmojis are right now. Netflix’s Adolescence hinges on them. The US national security adviser, Mike Waltz, celebrates bombing Yemen with them. Prince William has a fondness for the aubergine.Emoji use may seem childish or trite, but it’s not a passing fad. It’s increasingly a language in its own right and evolving fast. Not so long ago, few would bother searching for an icon when just typing a word is clearer and – crucially – quicker. That was then. Now, more and more people lean on those ubiquitous little icons. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Netflix Adolescence fans have 'brutal' crime drama to binge watch next

Fans say that the series gets better and better with each episode

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49 h. ago Adolescence leaves Gogglebox stars in tears as they admit they 'stopped breathing' while watching emotional scenes from the record

Adolescence left the stars of Gogglebox in tears on Friday night as they tuned into watch the hit Netflix drama.

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54 h. ago Adolescence leaves Channel 4 Gogglebox stars in tears after emotional admission

The stars of Gogglebox were seen looking visibly upset as they were filmed watching hit Netflix series Adolescence in the latest episode of the Channel 4 show

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60 h. ago Stephen Graham issues shock update on Adolescence series two after 'overwhelming' response to record

The show, which aired on the streaming service on March 13, has smashed more records with 66.3 million viewers - making it the most-watched UK title EVER for Netflix.

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62 h. 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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62 h. ago Netflix's Adolescence star Stephen Graham drops huge season 2 hint as wife makes admission

Netflix's Adolescence has been a huge hit and it seems the team behind the show are already looking at a second season after the success of the first

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63 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson praises Netflix hit Adolescence for pulling off 'impossible' feat

The series has been at the top of the most-watched programmes on the streaming website globally since landing on Netflix

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65 h. ago Adolescence star suffers wardrobe malfunction on BBC Breakfast: ‘Things go wrong!’

Host Charlie Stayt jumped to action, declaring ‘anything can happen’

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67 h. ago Netflix's Adolescence star Stephen Graham drops season two 'hint' as wife makes 'overwhelming' admission

Adolescence, starring Stephen and his wife Hannah, has broken Netflix records by pulling in 24.3 million views globally in the first four days

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68 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson left stunned after learning 'impossible' Adolescence scene was real

Jeremy Clarkson has been left stunned after an actor from hit Netflix show Adolescence replied to him on social media.

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