Adapting the Classics: Popcorn Counter

We often talk about adaptations at the Popcorn Counter, but this episode we’re joined by Inês Braga to ask: is it ever a good idea to adapt a classic? Old books have the advantage of brand recognition, and if they’re out of copyright there are no royalties to pay, but do the benefits outweigh the risks of sullying a much loved property and making the entire audience angry that you’ve done it wrong? Which classic adaptations got it right and which ones missed the mark? Do young people like to read at all in 2025? And who will read scripts in the future?

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