The 2009 BBC adaptation of 'The Diary of Anne Frank' largely stays true to the original source material, focusing on the historical and personal realities of Anne Frank’s experience. There is no noticeable emphasis on modern identity politics, and characters are portrayed for their personalities and circumstances, not as vehicles for ideologies.

This adaptation honors family, faith, and tradition as core themes, much like the original diary. The depiction of Anne Frank’s Jewish faith and family struggles is respectful and rooted in historical reality, without any obvious revisionism or undermining of cultural foundations.

While obviously condemning the reigning bigotries of its historical period, the show avoids shoehorning in contemporary ideological debates. Diverse worldviews are present, reflecting the tensions and challenges of the era, without caricaturing 'the other side' beyond historical context.