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Ralph
A confident boy chosen to lead the survivors.
COMPLETE BBC SERIES GUIDE · EPISODE 1 OF 4
LORD OF THE FLIES
Episode 1 · Piggy
The setup
After an evacuation plane crashes, Ralph and Piggy meet on a remote island. There are no adults to organise the stranded boys, who must work out how to survive together.
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6 peopleThe only names you need
P
Piggy
An intelligent, practical boy who is usually addressed by a cruel nickname.
J
Jack
The forceful head chorister who wants authority and control.
S
Simon
A quiet choirboy who notices things others miss.
R
Roger
A watchful member of Jack’s choir.
SaE
Sam and Eric
Twin brothers usually treated as one inseparable pair.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
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Content note: Child peril, bullying, violence, death, blood, fire and distressing themes.