‘Adolescence’ Available to Stream in All U.K. Secondary Schools in Initiative Backed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer: We Must ‘Tackle the Issues This Groundbreaking Show Raises’

variety.com:

Alex Ritman “Adolescence” is set to be made available to all high schools across the U.K. in an initiative that comes with backing from the British government.

The smash hit Netflix drama — which has already provoked widespread debate for tackling the subjects of knife crime, toxic masculinity and the danger of online content on children — will now be made available alongside guides and resources for teachers, parents and carers to help them navigate the conversations that are raised.

The announcement follows a roundtable discussion held by Prime Minister Keir Starmer alongside representatives from charities such as Tender, the NSPCC, and The Children’s Society, as well as “Adolescence” co-creator Jack Thorne and producers Emma Feller and Jo Johnson.

Thorne had already advocated for the show to be shown in schools. “As a father, watching this show with my teenage son and daughter, I can tell you — it hit home hard,” said Starmer. “It’s an important initiative to encourage as many pupils as possible to watch the show.