In Context | Lord of the Flies

Based on Lord of the Flies by William Golding 

The social and cultural background to ''Lord of the Flies'', explored through archive footage, readings and personal accounts.

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  • Type: Analysis
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 19'01''
  • Broadcast date: 2008
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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Other Archive resources
Lord of the Flies | BBC Two | 1996

Time Flies

The child actors who appeared in the 1960s film adaptation, reunite with director Peter Brook on location to discuss the shooting of the film.
Lord of the Flies | BBC Television | 1959

Monitor | William Golding

A profile of William Golding, the author, interviewed by Peter Newington at his home near Salisbury.