Jack Thorne is co-author of Netflix drama Adolescence. But this is far from his first rodeo, over a 20 year career, his writing has appeared in many iconic British dramas, from Shameless and This is England '86 to His Dark Materials. He started out as a playwright and hasn't lost his love for theatre, having written West End box office hit, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Jack is known in the industry for his compulsive work ethic, political edge and capacity for empathy.

Stephen Smith speaks to the people close to Jack, including early collaborator and Oscar-winner Daniel Kaluuya, actor Morven Christie, and Jack's dad, Mike Thorne.

Production Team
Presenter: Stephen Smith
Producers: Josephine Casserly and Chloe Scannapieco
Editor: Max Deveson
Sound: James Beard
Production Co-ordinator: Maria Ogundele

Archive
Adolescence, Plan B, Netflix
This is England ‘86, Warp Films and Film4 Production, Channel 4
Skins, Netflix