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February 6, 2026
‘A modern masterpiece’: writer Jack Thorne’s best TV shows
As his new version of Lord of the Flies comes to the BBC, we count down the 20 boldest and most moving productions by the quintuple Bafta-winning scriptwriter
TL;DR
- Jack Thorne is recognized as Britain's hardest-working writer, with a prolific career in TV, film, and theater.
- The article ranks 20 of his television projects, assessing their quality and impact.
- Thorne's work often explores challenging themes such as social injustice, historical events, disability rights, and trauma.
- Notable projects include "The Eddy," "His Dark Materials," "Help," "National Treasure," and "The Virtues."
- The ranking places "This Is England" sequels at the top, deeming them a modern masterpiece.
- Upcoming projects include "Falling," "Enola Holmes 3," and four Beatles biopics by Sam Mendes.
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