Category: Ashley Walters

‘Nothing worked for me until I was clean and sober’: Ashley Walters on acting, directing – and turning his life around

by The Guardian | Oct 26, 2026 | Ashley Walters, Crime films, Culture, Film, Grime, Music, The Guardian, Top Boy | 0 |

In Adolescence he proved himself one of the UK’s best actors. Now he has directed his first film, Animol. He reflects on the road from prison and addiction to soaring successAshley Walters seems to have lived his life on...

The 50 best TV shows of 2025: No 1 – Adolescence

by The Guardian | Dec 23, 2025 | Adolescence, Ashley Walters, Culture, Jack Thorne, Stephen Graham, Television, Television & radio, The Guardian | 0 |

An exceptional cast, astonishing directing and the talent discovery of the decade – not to mention a plot so of-the-moment it was discussed in parliament. This may actually have been perfect TV• The 50 best TV shows of 2025•...