BBC's 'Poignant' 10-Part Adaptation of Iconic Novel Looks Unmissable

The young actor stepping into Adrian Mole's shoes

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BBC's 'poignant' 10-part adaptation of iconic novel looks unmissable

The BBC is bringing a nine-part adaptation of the iconic book series, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾, to TV screens next year. Oliver Savell (Changing Ends, Belfast) leads the cast, alongside Pam Ferris (Call the Midwife, Matilda) and Lisa McGrillis (Rivals, Mum)...

BAFTA-Nominated Actor Who Plays A Young Alan Carr In ‘Changing Ends’ Set To Lead BBC’s Adrian Mole Adaptation

Oliver Savell, who has been twice BAFTA nominated for his role as a young Alan Carr in Changing Ends, is leading the BBC’s adaptation of Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole. The adaptation, which is being overseen by One Day author David Nicholls with writers including Caitlin Moran, comes nearly 30 years after […]

First Look at The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole New TV Series

The BBC is bringing back a British classic with its new adaptation of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾, and filming is officially underway. Star of ALan Carr’s Changing Ends, Oliver Savell steps into the shoes of Adrian Mole, the troubled and often hilarious teenager navigating his way through 1980s suburban life before smartphones and social media ever existed. He’s joined by Lisa McGrillis as Adrian’s mum Pauline, Colin Hoult as his da…

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