You win some,you lose some:Connell (Paul Mescal) and Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) in TV hit Normal People.

You win some,you lose some:Connell (Paul Mescal) and Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) in TV hit Normal People.Credit:Stan

While the experts didn't agree on the narrative merits ofNormal People – you can listen to the discussion in the player below they did praise the way the show handles its plentiful sex scenes,and the decision to employ an intimacy coordinator to ensure the comfort of cast and crew on set.

Normal Peopleis just the latest in a long line of books that have been adapted for television. FromPride and Prejudice to AGame of Thrones to Australian author Christos Tsiolkas'The Slap,many stories have made the transition from print to screen – but what makes them successful? Rugendyke,Idato and Northover share their opinions on the matter and debate whether or not screenwriters are obligated to stick to the exact storyline of the books they're adapting.

Further into the episode,the experts get stuck into a competitive game of"telequizionaries"based on shows that were adapted from books,and deep dive into the back catalogue to chat about one of the most popular (and controversial) shows of all time,Lost. Tune in to the episode above and then catch up on the entire season so far,including discussions aboutTiger King,MasterChef,Killing Eve,The Secrets She Keeps and more,at the link below.

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