William Golding’s landmark classic adapted and directed for television by multi-BAFTA award winners, writer Jack Thorne (Adolescence, His Dark Materials, Help, Enola Holmes) and director Marc Munden (The Mark of Cain, National Treasure, Help), with original music from Cristobal Tapia de Veer (The White Lotus, Smile, National Treasure), Hans Zimmer (Dune, Planet Earth, The Lion King) and Kara Talve (Tattooist of Auschwitz, Prehistoric Planet).

An ensemble cast of over 30 boys, many making their professional acting debuts, is led by Winston Sawyers as Ralph, Lox Pratt as Jack, David McKenna as Piggy and Ike Talbut as Simon. They are joined by fellow castaways including Thomas Connor as Roger, Noah and Cassius Flemyng as twins Sam and Eric, Cornelius Brandreth as Maurice and Tom Page-Turner as Bill.

Lord of the Flies is the story of schoolboys stranded on a tropical island with no adults, following a deadly plane crash. In an attempt to remain civil they organise themselves, led by Ralph and supported by the group’s intellectual, Piggy. But when Jack becomes more interested in hunting and vying for leadership, he soon begins to draw other boys away from the group and, ultimately, from hope to tragedy.

Released on BBC and Stan on 8th February 2026.

“Stunningly directed by Marc Munden and superbly played by its young cast, this drama is a tour de force.” The Telegraph

“The castaway classic is such excellent, surreal horror that you will feel sick throughout.” The Guardian

“[A] glorious reminder of the novel’s power.” Radio Times

“Blinding in its beauty and its brutality, this adaptation will get you right in the gut.” Tatler