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Nationwide Search for Adrian in BBC's Mole Adaptation

11/18/2025

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David Nicholls leads the BBC adaptation of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾, executive producer alongside Kenton Allen and Luke Alkin.
Writers Caitlin Moran, Dillon Mapletoft, and Jack Rooke are attached to the series.
A nationwide casting search is underway for the lead role of Adrian.
The 10-part series is produced by Big Talk Studios, directed by Alex Winckler, and will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

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Story summary

David Nicholls leads the BBC adaptation of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾, executive producer alongside Kenton Allen and Luke Alkin.
Writers Caitlin Moran, Dillon Mapletoft, and Jack Rooke are attached to the series.
A nationwide casting search is underway for the lead role of Adrian.
The 10-part series is produced by Big Talk Studios, directed by Alex Winckler, and will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.