What does Sophie Winkleman say about being a teenager and parent today?

Sophie Winkleman says being a teenager and a parent is "a different planet" compared to 20 years ago, largely due to the rise of social media.

What has Sophie Winkleman done to address issues of social media and screen time for children?

Winkleman has become a "noisy" advocate, reaching out to other parents in her daughters' classes to encourage them to get involved in addressing these issues.

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Actress Warns of Social Media's "Horror Film" for Teens

Q: How does Sophie Winkleman describe the new BBC drama "Wild Cherry"?

Winkleman says the drama "highlights brilliantly what a horror film we're letting our young teens stumble into" when it comes to social media and online relationships.

17 Nov

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Summary

Actress Sophie Winkleman campaigns against smartphones, social media, and screen use in classrooms
Winkleman says being a teenager and parent is "a different planet" compared to 20 years ago
New BBC drama "Wild Cherry" explores toxic relationships and social media's impact on teens

Actress Warns of Social Media's "Horror Film" for Teens

In the past week, actress Sophie Winkleman has spoken out about the challenges of parenting in the digital age. Winkleman, who is currently starring in the new BBC drama "Wild Cherry," has described being a teenager and a parent as "a different planet" compared to 20 years ago, largely due to the rise of social media.

Winkleman, who is known for her role as Big Suze in the comedy series Peep Show, has long been an advocate for protecting children and teenagers from the threats of smartphones and Big Tech. She believes that the plot of "Wild Cherry," which follows the drama surrounding two best friends and their teenage daughters, "highlights brilliantly what a horror film we're letting our young teens stumble into."