15 h. ago ‘The younger me would have sat up and nodded’: Adolescence writer Jack Thorne on the insidious appeal of incel culture

Researching mine and Stephen Graham’s Netflix drama, I realised the brains of under 16s are unable to cope with ideas as dangerous as those in the ‘manosphere’. The government needs to ban smartphones for childrenTwo and a half years ago, Stephen Graham phoned me up to ask if I was interested in writing a show about knife crime. He wanted to talk about young male violence towards women and he had two stipulations: he wanted to do it in a series of single shots, and he didn’t want to blame the parents.I enthusiastically got involved and suggested we write together. At first, we didn’t know why Jamie, the perpetrator of the attack, did it. We knew he wasn’t a product of abuse or parental trauma. But we couldn’t figure out a motive. Then someone I work with, Mariella Johnson, said: “I think you should look into ‘incel’ culture.” Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Adolescence – the hit show is everywhere right now, but is it based on a true story?

The show is inspired by several horrifying real-life events

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18 h. ago Hollywood star's role in Netflix drama Adolescence leaves viewers floored

Adolescence has been a huge hit for Netflix, but some viewers were left unimpressed by the ending of the critically-acclaimed drama, which starred Stephen Graham

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18 h. ago Is YOUR son a ticking timebomb? From not letting you see his phone to being rude to his mother, expert reveals signs to watch for

There is a misconception that only neglected boys in gangs are vulnerable, but I am convinced even the most privileged middle-class children can be affected. So how can you tell if your son is at risk?

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37 h. ago Psychologist reveals five 'subtle' signs your child might be radicalised by online incel culture as Netflix's Adolescence leaves parents 'terrified'

British actor Stephen Graham, who co-wrote the show, recently said he wanted to explore the rise of 'incel' or involuntary celibate-fuelled misogyny among young boys, while asking 'who is to blame'.

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43 h. ago Netflix's Adolescence shines light on terrifying Incel Culture

Netflix's new real-time series Adolescence shows a terrifying insight into Incel culture

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67 h. ago Eight subtle signs that you might have adult ADHD, and when to seek help

From restlessness and disorganisation to poor impulse control

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3 d. ago The big picture: a pioneering Indian skater girl shows off her prized board

Photographer Chantal Pinzi travelled the globe to take shots of female skateboarders who defy cultural norms, including this one of Asha GondFor the past few years the Italian photographer Chantal Pinzi has been documenting the rebel spirit of female skateboarders, in a project she calls Shred the Patriarchy. Her original focus was on girls who skated in Morocco, in defiance of cultural norms. She continued that project in rural India, where a handful of women have used skateboarding to stake out public spaces for themselves.One pioneer of this is Asha Gond, who grew up in a farming family in the village of Janwaar in Madhya Pradesh. In 2014 a charitable organisation, the Rural Changemakers, helped to fund a skatepark in the village, built with the help of the community as a way of driving social and cultural development. Gond, one inspiration for the Netflix series Skater Girl, learned her skills at the park and became India’s only female competitor at the world skateboarding champ...

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4 d. ago Plastic surgeon challenged to guess what procedures strangers have had... would YOU see the subtle signs?

The New York-based Dr Gary Linkov was presented with seven strangers - two women and five men - and asked to give his verdict on what tweakments were apparent.

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4 d. ago Erin Doherty on Adolescence: 'it's the most daunted I've ever been'

With Adolescence and A Thousand Blows, Erin Doherty is ruling our screens at the moment but the shows came with challenges

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4 d. ago Adolescence on Netflix review: the year's most important TV show

This series, about a 13 year old accused of killing his classmate, isn’t an easy watch - but it’s an electrifying one

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5 d. ago Subtle signs Vanessa was pining after Tiger as their romance is revealed

Vanessa Trump made it no secret on her verified Instagram account that she was pining after Tiger Woods - as she not only followed him, but also followed multiple fan accounts for the golf star.

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5 d. ago Adolescence on Netflix review: this might be the year's most important TV

This series, about a 13 year old accused of killing his classmate, isn’t an easy watch - but it’s an electrifying one

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5 d. ago Viewers flock to Meghan Markle’s new show despite savage reviews

It’s been called ‘pointless’ and ‘narcissistic’

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6 d. ago Adolescence on Netflix review: the most important show you'll see this year?

This series, about a 13 year old accused of killing his classmate, isn’t an easy watch - but it’s an electrifying one

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6 d. ago From forgetfulness to disorganisation – eight subtle signs of ADHD in adults

ADHD is often perceived as a childhood condition but it can persist into adulthood, often in less obvious ways

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6 d. ago Subtle TWITCH could be the first sign of deadly motor neurone disease

A 'devoted mother' has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) after her symptoms were initially mistaken for benign muscle twitches caused by stress.

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7 d. ago Symptoms of a 'silent killer' condition can appear in nails, NHS warns

It is important to be on the lookout for subtle signs of this condition the NHS has named a 'silent killer'.

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1 week ago Netflix’s Forever: Release date, cast and all you need to know about Spring's most anticipated show

From the first trailer to the star-studded cast, here’s your ultimate guide to Netflix’s reimagining of an iconic novel

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1 week ago Pamela Anderson’s team breaks silence on Meghan Markle ‘copying’ her in new Netflix show

Viewers slam the Duchess’s new series With Love, Meghan as a ‘virtual rip-off’ of Anderson’s Pamela’s Cooking With Love

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