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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 1 of 4

Quick Summary

The series adapts William Golding’s novel, following a band of schoolboys who become marooned on an uninhabited island as they try to survive. During their ordeal, Piggy discovers an object that proves useful in their attempts to organise the entire group.

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The programme titled Piggy is a televised episode that adapts William Golding’s well‑known novel. It presents the story in a format typical of a single‑episode drama, bringing the book’s premise to the screen for viewers. The central narrative follows a collection of schoolboys who become marooned on a deserted island after a mishap. Stripped of adult supervision, the boys must organise themselves and contend with the challenges of survival in an uninhabited environment. Within this precarious setting, the character Piggy comes across an object that proves to be of practical use to the group. His discovery offers a tangible benefit that the boys can employ as they try to cope with their circumstances. This useful find, highlighted in the episode, underscores Piggy’s role in the story and adds a concrete element to the boys’ attempts to manage life on the island. The episode therefore focuses on both the broader struggle for order and the specific contribution that Piggy’s find makes to the group’s efforts.

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Lord of the Flies broadcasts on BBC One Northern Ireland HD at 9:00pm, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Production Details

Runtime60 mins