The book is being adapted by Jack Thorne, who previously adapted Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials for the BBC.

The BBC's Lord of the Flies series receives a major filming and cast update, along with a famous composer signing on to provide the score.

Lord of the Flies is an iconic 1950s story from William Golding of a group of young schoolchildren who find themselves stranded on a tropical island with no adults, following a deadly plane crash. In an attempt to remain civil, the boys organise themselves, led by Ralph and supported by the group’s intellectual, Piggy.

Can BBC’s Lord of the Flies recapture the book’s dark magic? Can a 4-episode series live up to the haunting legacy of Golding’s classic tale?

Cameras are rolling on screenwriter Jack Thorne’s adaptation, with many of the young stars making their TV debuts

His Dark Materials and Enola Holmes writer Jack Thorne’s new BBC version of Lord of the Flies has begun filming and announced its cast.