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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 16 (Part 2) (2015)
7.7/10
Starring: Neil Dudgeon, Gwilym Lee
What evil lurks beyond the well-trimmed hedges of Midsomer... The cozy villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets in these cont... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 16 (Part 3) (2015)
7.7/10
Starring: Neil Dudgeon, Gwilym Lee
What evil lurks beyond the well-trimmed hedges of Midsomer... The cozy villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets in these cont... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 16 (Part 4) (2015)
7.7/10
Starring: Neil Dudgeon, Gwilym Lee
What evil lurks beyond the well-trimmed hedges of Midsomer... The cozy villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets in these cont... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 2 (1998)
7.8/10
Starring: John Nettles, Daniel Casey
Described by the Sunday Times as 'the best detective writer since Agatha Christie', Caroline Graham's novels hae been translated into this much-loved... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 3 (1999)
7.8/10
Starring: John Nettles, Daniel Casey
Once again, the most dangerous village in England is claiming lives. All four movie-length episodes from series 3 are here - 'Dead Man's Eleven', 'Dea... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 4 (2000)
7.8/10
Director: David Tucker, Peter Smith
Starring: John Nettles, Daniel Casey, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson
Veteran DCI, Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) and his young seargent , Gavin Troy (Daniel Casey) investigate homicides around the rural community of Midsome... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 6 (2003)
7.8/10
Director: Sarah Hellings, Peter Smith, Jeremy Silberston
Starring: Honor Blackman, John Sessions, Leslie Phillips, Stuart Bunce, Jonathan Hyde, Isl...
Midsomer County offers more foul play for the hard-working Barnaby and Troy in the sixth season. 'Birds of Prey': Troy and Barnaby are working on sepa... 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 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