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Starmer Pushes for Adolescence Screening to Combat Toxic Masculinity

3/19/2025

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Starmer Advocates Screening

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer champions the screening of the Netflix drama *Adolescence* in schools and Parliament, aiming to tackle online violence among young men. Co-created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, the series delves into toxic masculinity and its far-reaching effects, with Starmer urging a cultural shift to confront these pressing challenges.

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Thorne Warns Funding Crisis

Jack Thorne, the visionary behind Netflix's *Adolescence*, sounds the alarm on a looming funding crisis that could spell disaster for British television. He passionately argues that without vital support for broadcasters like Channel 4 and the BBC, the rich tapestry of unique storytelling could fade away. Thorne urges the government to step in with tax breaks and a streamer levy to protect diverse narratives and nurture new talent.

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Starmer Advocates Screening

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer champions the screening of the Netflix drama *Adolescence* in schools and Parliament, aiming to tackle online violence among young men. Co-created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, the series delves into toxic masculinity and its far-reaching effects, with Starmer urging a cultural shift to confront these pressing challenges.

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