Inspector Morse. Poster of the 1987 TV series and cover of the 1975 book, Last Bus to Woodstock
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Last Bus to Woodstock
Colin Dexter, 1975
TV series vs book
John Madden, Peter Hammond, Herbert Wise, Adrian Shergold, Alastair Reid, 1987-2000

Chief Inspector Morse is a senior officer within the Criminal Investigation Department of the Oxford Police. He investigates heavy crimes in and around Oxford with his sidekick, Detective Sergeant Lewis. Morse is a grumpy classical music aficionado who loves beer, and who frequently loses patience with the earnest, but somewhat slow, Lewis.


The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2004 book
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Deborah Moggach, 2004
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John Madden, 2011

Several British retirees decide to move to Jaipur, India, to stay in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, advertised as an exotic retirement home. Madge joins the Viceroy Club, surprised to find Norman there, and helps him get into a relationship with a woman named Carol.


Operation Mincemeat. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2010 book
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Operation Mincemeat
Ben Macintyre, 2010
movie vs book
John Madden, 2021

Set in 1943, when the Allies are determined to launch an all-out assault on Fortress Europe. But they face an impossible challenge – to protect a massive invasion force from entrenched German firepower and avert a potential massacre. It falls to two brilliant intelligence officers to dream the most inspired and improbable disinformation strategy of the war.


Proof. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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Proof
David Auburn, 2000
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John Madden, 2005

The daughter of a brilliant but mentally disturbed mathematician, recently deceased, tries to come to grips with her possible inheritance: his insanity. Complicating matters are one of her father’s ex-students, who wants to search through his papers, and her estranged sister, who shows up to help settle his affairs.


Killshot. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 1989 book
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Killshot
Elmore Leonard, 1989
movie vs book
John Madden, 2008

Beautiful Carmen Colson and her ironworker husband Wayne are placed in the Federal Witness Protection program after witnessing an incident. Thinking they are at last safe, they are targeted by an experienced hit man and a psychopathic young upstart killer. The ensuing struggle will test Carmen to the limit.


Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1994 book
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Captain Corelli's Mandolin
Louis de Bernières, 1994
movie vs book
John Madden, 2001

Greece’s Ionian Islands are occupied by the Italian Army when it brings a large garrison along with a few Germans to the tranquil island of Cephalonia, whose inhabitants surrender immediately. Captain Antonio Corelli, an officer of the Italian 33rd Acqui Infantry Division, has a jovial personality and a passion for the mandolin, and trains his battery of men to choral sing.