All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Joanne Whalley

When a prophecy states that a female child with a special birthmark will herald the downfall of the evil sorceress Queen Bavmorda, she imprisons all pregnant women in her realm to prevent its fulfillment. When the child is born, the mother begs the midwife to smuggle the infant to safety. The midwife reluctantly accepts and leaves Nockmaar Castle unnoticed. The mother is executed; the midwife is hunted down and eventually found.

In 1986, the catastrophic explosion of the space shuttle Challenger sent shockwaves through the annals of American space exploration. The loss of seven courageous astronauts, notably including Christa McAuliffe, the pioneering teacher bound for space, unfolded before the eyes of countless viewers via live television coverage. However, even more startling was the uncertainty surrounding the investigation into the disaster’s root cause.

In 1986, the catastrophic explosion of the space shuttle Challenger sent shockwaves through the annals of American space exploration. The loss of seven courageous astronauts, notably including Christa McAuliffe, the pioneering teacher bound for space, unfolded before the eyes of countless viewers via live television coverage. However, even more startling was the uncertainty surrounding the investigation into the disaster’s root cause.

Luke the Greek evangelist enters Rome in secret with the persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero underway. He has been sent by other Christian communities outside the city to meet with Priscilla and Aquila, the leaders of the community hiding out in Rome. Aquila and Priscilla are currently debating whether to stay in Rome and provide hope to fellow Christians or to leave the city with their community and avoid certain death.

In 1821, Mary Yellan is uprooted to live with her Aunt Patience after her mother dies. Mary finds Aunt Patience under the spell of her husband, Joss Merlyn after she arrives at Jamaica Inn, a coaching inn he owns in Cornwall. Mary soon realizes that the inn has no guests and is being used as the hub of Joss’ ‘free’ trade.

Beowulf, a legendary hero, rides through the Shieldlands, a mythical realm, to reach his hometown of Herot and make amends for past mistakes.

Morgan Leafy, stationed in Kinjanja, is an inefficient and somewhat corrupt diplomat with a taste for alcohol and women. His life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled in a web of political and personal complications. The plot revolves around Morgan’s attempts to navigate local politics, corruption, and his relationships with various characters, including the wife of a powerful cabinet minister and an eccentric American woman.