Lord of the Flies
Series 1
Created by: Jack Thorne, Marc Munden
Network: BBC One
Season aired: 2026-02-08
Overview
After a plane crash, a group of schoolboys find themselves stranded on a tropical island without adults. Ralph is elected leader and, with the help of the intelligent Piggy, strives to maintain order and civilization. Jack, responsible for the signal fire, becomes increasingly focused on hunting and power struggles. This leads to tensions within the group, gradually pushing the boys from hope and structure into chaos and tragedy.
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Episodes · 4
Piggy
Piggy finds something that proves useful to the group but is hurt when his new friend breaks a promise.
Jack
Jack’s determination to kill a pig leads him to neglect other duties, with grave consequences.
Simon
Simon tries to warn his friends as the latest beast sighting spreads terror across the camps.
Ralph
Ralph jumps into action when violence escalates, then realises with horror that it is his turn to be hunted.
