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鈥楢dolescence鈥� script writer tells us the secret of the 'one take' shot

The drama is getting rave reviews, with each episode lasting about an hour with no cuts.

Speaking to 5 Live Breakfast, Jack Thorne explained the team shot twice a day every day for a week, meaning it became muscle memory for everyone involved.

"It's like doing a play. You know exactly where you're supposed to be and what you're supposed to do."

This clip was broadcast on 18 March 2025 on 5 Live Breakfast

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