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Books and films are two closely-related forms of art and entertainment. Since the science of film was first established in the late 1800s filmmakers have been using it to tell stories, and they soon began utilising the existing narratives and characters of novels. These films have succeeded (or not) to varying degrees in the transition, some accurately portraying the writer's intention, some building on it and some disappointing the original readers. No matter how well the adaptation is done however, it is still nice to be reminded that yes, happily, there is more to read than Harry Potter.
For screen translations of Charles Dickens, Agatha Christie, Stephen King and many other notable authors click their links under this category, left. For adaptations of plays and Shakespeare, use the 'Alice's Playhouse' link.
Right: Kubrick's adaptation of Thackeray's novel 'Barry Lyndon'.
Midsomer Murders: Series 14 (Part 2) (2015)
7.7/10
Starring: Neil Dudgeon
The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has earned a worldwide following. Bucolic settings har... Read more
Bosch: Season 1 (2014)
8.4/10
Starring: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Lance Reddick, Sarah Clarke
Based on Michael Connelly's international bestselling novels. Homicide Detective Harry Bosch finally comes to television. He is relentless. Even in t... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 7 (2014)
7.6/10
Director: Sarah Hellings, Peter Smith, Jeremy Silberston
Starring: Honor Blackman, John Sessions, Leslie Phillips, Stuart Bunce, Jonathan Hyde, Isl...
Welcome to England’s most murderous county. . . The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 8 (2014)
7.6/10
Director: Sarah Hellings, Peter Smith, Jeremy Silberston
Starring: Honor Blackman, John Sessions, Leslie Phillips, Stuart Bunce, Jonathan Hyde, Isl...
Welcome to England’s most murderous county. . . The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 13 (Part 4) (2014)
7.3/10
Starring: John Nettles, Peter Smith, Neil Dudgeon
Welcome to England's most murderous county... The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has e... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 13 (Part 3) (2014)
3.5/10
Starring: John Nettles, Peter Smith, Neil Dudgeon
Welcome to England's most murderous county... The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has e... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 13 (Part 2) (2014)
8.1/10
Starring: John Nettles, Peter Smith, Neil Dudgeon
Welcome to England's most murderous county... The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has e... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 13 (Part 1) (2014)
7.7/10
Starring: John Nettles, Peter Smith, Neil Dudgeon
Welcome to England's most murderous county... The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has e... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 12 (2014)
7.7/10
Director: Sarah Hellings, Peter Smith, Jeremy Silberston
Starring: John Nettles, Peter Smith
Welcome to England's most murderous county... The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has e... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 9 (2014)
7.7/10
Director: Sarah Hellings, Peter Smith, Jeremy Silberston
Starring: John Nettles, Peter Smith
Welcome to England’s most murderous county. . . The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has... Read more