BBC Reveals Brutal Trailer For Remake Of 72-Year-Old Survival Thriller Novel

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Published Jan 28, 2026, 9:48 AM EST

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The trailer has been released, and the premiere date confirmed for an upcoming adaptation of one of the most chilling stories from classic literature.

The BBC's The Lord of the Flies, based on William Golding's novel of the same name, will premiere on Sunday, February 8. The four-part series, which will air on BBC One, comes from Adolescence writer Jack Thorne, collaborating with director Marc Munden. Check out the trailer for The Lord of the Flies below:

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