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BreakingNews.ie
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Teachers' reactions to Adolescence show ‘real problem' with schooling
Adolescence writer and co-creator Jack Thorne said teachers' responses to the hit Netflix series showed 'we've got a real problem in our country' when it comes to schooling. The four-part series explores misogyny among teenage boys and prompted a national conversation about online safety when it was released in March. Advertisement Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Thorne said: 'I worked in a school, (executive producer) Hannah (Walters) spent a long time in schools, and we both had a real passion to talk about schools that aren't doing so well. 'And it was so interesting the response, because there was teachers going, 'That would never happen in schools', and then other teachers going, 'You've got that spot on'. 'And what that showed is, we've got a real problem in our country, because there's a certain level of schooling which is complacent about the schools that we're allowing to sink.' One of the episodes in the series is filmed in a school and shows Ashley Walters' character, DI Luke Bascombe, interviewing children who are friendly with 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), who has been accused of murdering his school friend. Advertisement Also in the session, Netflix executive Mona Qureshi, responded to Channel 4 news boss Louisa Compton accusing the streamer of behaving like 'TV tourists' earlier at the TV festival. Owen Cooper, centre, Ashley Walters, centre right, and Stephen Graham, right, who stars as Jamie's father Eddie Miller Photo: Ian West/PA. Compton also called the channel 'proud parents' of Adolescence because of the opportunities they had given Thorne and actor and co-creator Stephen Graham over the years, according to reports. 'I don't think I'm a tourist,' Qureshi said. 'Nothing about where I am and where we sit and the conversations we had about and around Adolescence at the beginning really came out of anything other than us.' Advertisement Thorne said he 'started out' with Channel 4, adding: 'I'm really grateful for Channel 4, but I'm excited that Netflix is moving into this space.' In March, Thorne, 46, spoke to UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street about the issues raised in the drama. This Is England star Graham co-created the drama with Thorne and starred as Eddie Miller, the father of Jamie. The series took months of preparation and rehearsals so that each episode could be filmed in one continuous shot, which was praised by viewers of the show. Advertisement The show has received 13 Emmy nominations, including for its young star Cooper, for best supporting actor in a limited series.
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Why teachers' reactions Adolescence reveal ‘problem with schooling'
The writer and co-creator of hit Netflix series Adolescence has revealed his concerns to teachers ' reactions to the show. Jack Thorne said teachers' responses to the show showed 'we've got a real problem in our country' when it comes to schooling. The four-part series explores misogyny among teenage boys and prompted a national conversation about online safety when it was released in March. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Thorne said: 'I worked in a school, (executive producer) Hannah (Walters) spent a long time in schools, and we both had a real passion to talk about schools that aren't doing so well. 'And it was so interesting the response, because there was teachers going, 'That would never happen in schools', and then other teachers going, 'You've got that spot on'. 'And what that showed is, we've got a real problem in our country, because there's a certain level of schooling which is complacent about the schools that we're allowing to sink.' One of the episodes in the series is filmed in a school and shows Ashley Walters ' character, DI Luke Bascombe, interviewing children who are friendly with 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), who has been accused of murdering his school friend. Also in the session, Netflix executive Mona Qureshi, responded to Channel 4 news boss Louisa Compton accusing the streamer of behaving like 'TV tourists' earlier at the TV festival. Compton also called the channel 'proud parents' of Adolescence because of the opportunities they had given Thorne and actor and co-creator Stephen Graham over the years, according to reports. 'I don't think I'm a tourist,' Qureshi said. 'Nothing about where I am and where we sit and the conversations we had about and around Adolescence at the beginning really came out of anything other than us.' Thorne said he 'started out' with Channel 4, adding: 'I'm really grateful for Channel 4, but I'm excited that Netflix is moving into this space.' In March, Thorne, 46, spoke to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street about the issues raised in the drama. This Is England star Graham co-created the drama with Thorne and starred as Eddie Miller, the father of Jamie. The series took months of preparation and rehearsals so that each episode could be filmed in one continuous shot, which was praised by viewers of the show. The show has received 13 Emmy nominations, including for its young star Cooper, for best supporting actor in a limited series.
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Teachers' reactions to Adolescence show ‘real problem' with schooling
Adolescence writer and co-creator Jack Thorne said teachers' responses to the hit Netflix series showed 'we've got a real problem in our country' when it comes to schooling. The four-part series explores misogyny among teenage boys and prompted a national conversation about online safety when it was released in March. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, Thorne said: 'I worked in a school, (executive producer) Hannah (Walters) spent a long time in schools, and we both had a real passion to talk about schools that aren't doing so well. 'And it was so interesting the response, because there was teachers going, 'That would never happen in schools', and then other teachers going, 'You've got that spot on'. 'And what that showed is, we've got a real problem in our country, because there's a certain level of schooling which is complacent about the schools that we're allowing to sink.' One of the episodes in the series is filmed in a school and shows Ashley Walters' character, DI Luke Bascombe, interviewing children who are friendly with 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), who has been accused of murdering his school friend. Also in the session, Netflix executive Mona Qureshi, responded to Channel 4 news boss Louisa Compton accusing the streamer of behaving like 'TV tourists' earlier at the TV festival. Compton also called the channel 'proud parents' of Adolescence because of the opportunities they had given Thorne and actor and co-creator Stephen Graham over the years, according to reports. 'I don't think I'm a tourist,' Qureshi said. 'Nothing about where I am and where we sit and the conversations we had about and around Adolescence at the beginning really came out of anything other than us.' Thorne said he 'started out' with Channel 4, adding: 'I'm really grateful for Channel 4, but I'm excited that Netflix is moving into this space.' In March, Thorne, 46, spoke to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street about the issues raised in the drama. This Is England star Graham co-created the drama with Thorne and starred as Eddie Miller, the father of Jamie. The series took months of preparation and rehearsals so that each episode could be filmed in one continuous shot, which was praised by viewers of the show. The show has received 13 Emmy nominations, including for its young star Cooper, for best supporting actor in a limited series.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stephen Graham admits he still finds his wife 'dead saucy' after 17-years of marriage as he gushes over their partnership amid the success of Netflix's Adolescence
They have been married for 17-years and Stephen Graham has confessed he is still as in love with his wife as ever. The Adolescence star, 51, and Hannah Walters met when they were just starting out as trainee actors at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance in Sidcup, Kent. After working together on This England in 2006, their bond strengthened and they went on to tie the knot in June 2008. And as they approach their 17 year anniversary, Stephen admitted he still finds his wife 'dead saucy'. Opening up about their relationship in an interview with GQ Stephen gushed: 'She's me best mate for one, she's funny as f**k. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I find her dead saucy. She's amazing. She's the light of my life. Do you know what I mean? We're a great little partnership. It really works.' The couple also work together on their joint production company, appropriately named Matriarch Productions, which was behind the hugely successful Netflix series Adolescence. On the impact of the series Stephen explained: 'I hoped it would create conversation, the amount of stuff me and Hannah are getting sent, and the amount of people I'm seeing on the streets who were saying that has happened between them and their children, is huge. 'To me, that's objective complete. We've done our bit. Now you go and crack on.' As well as playing a pivotal role off-screen, Hannah even had a brief on-screen cameo during the series. The actress and producer, 48, appeared in episode two as Mrs. Bailey - a teacher at Bruntwood Academy who reprimands Katie's grief-stricken best friend Jade (Fatima Bojang) for punching Ryan (Kaine Davis). But this is not the first head-turning project that Hannah has worked with her husband on. Their collaboration brought forth the multi-BAFTA-nominated film Boiling Point in 2021, where Hannah not only served as an executive producer but also appeared on screen. The film – like each episode of Adolescence - was remarkably filmed in one single take. Meanwhile Stephen has always been his wife's biggest fan. Reflecting on her talent during an online Q&A about 2021 prison drama Time, he gushed: 'I watched Hannah back in the day at drama school and always thought she was brilliant.' Elsewhere while on the Graham Norton show in February, Stephen explained how Hannah was also key to getting the production of their other streaming success on Disney+, A Thousand Blows, off the ground as she presented the story to Peaky Blinders creator, Steven Knight, who was fascinated by the idea. The couple settled in Ibstock, Leicestershire, close to Hannah's family, where they are well-liked in the community and live in a modest £450k four-bedroomed semi. The pair share daughter Grace, 20, and Alfie, 18. Speaking about the importance of spending time with his children he said: 'There's a lesson that I learned, and I think it goes back to making that choice of not wanting to go to America and not having that kind of drive to be famous. 'I remember Alfie, when he was young, asking me to go and kick a ball about or whatever. 'And me going, "I can't, just give me half an hour. I'm doing this." And as he turned and walked away, I kind of stopped and I looked and I seen his back [slumped], And I thought, "Oh sh*t, wait a minute. I can do this any time. That mightn't happen again." 'So what I would say is: always make time. No matter how busy you are, make time, because that opportunity may never come back again.' The Heroes Issue of British GQ is available via digital download and on newsstands on 10th June.
South China Morning Post
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Adolescence star Stephen Graham's wife, Hannah Walters: the couple were ‘bezzie mates' at drama school and have been married since 2008 – they also founded Matriarch Productions together
Netflix's new UK crime thriller Adolescence, which impressed fans all over the world with its one-take episodes and stellar performances, has spent two weeks on the streamer's top 10 chart after opening with a whopping 24.3 million views in four days, per Variety. The series explores the psychology of a 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller, played by breakout star Owen Cooper, who is accused of killing his schoolmate Katie. (Left to right) Mark Stanley, Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham in a scene from Adolescence. Photo: Netflix via AP Advertisement Adolescence was co-created and co-written by Boardwalk Empire star Stephen Graham. He also stars in the leading role of Eddie Miller, Jamie's father, who is left to cope with the aftermath of his son's heinous actions after his arrest. Graham is phenomenal, as expected of the award-winning actor, but fans were surprised to find out that his wife, Hannah Walters, executive produced the show with him and has a cameo in it too. Walters plays Bruntwood Academy teacher Mrs Bailey, who in episode two, assists detective inspector Luke Bascombe (Ashley Walters) and detective sergeant Misha Frank (Faye Marsay) with their investigation into Katie's murder. Fatima Bojang plays Katie's best friend Jade in Adolescence, while Hannah Walters plays teacher Mrs Bailey. Photo: IMDb So who is Hannah Walters, who picks her dyslexic husband's scripts for him, as he revealed during a 2020 Bafta Sessions panel? She's an actress Hannah Walters has collaborated with her husband, Stephen Graham, on multiple projects. Photo: @waltersgraham/Instagram
