The Imitation Game. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1983 book, Alan Turing: The Enigma
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Alan Turing: The Enigma
Andrew Hodges, 1983
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Morten Tyldum, 2014

In 1951, two policemen, Nock and Staehl, investigate the mathematician Alan Turing after an apparent break-in at his home. During his interrogation by Nock, Turing tells of his time working at Bletchley Park during the Second World War.


Skyfall. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1953 book, Casino Royale
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Casino Royale
Ian Fleming, 1953
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Sam Mendes, 2012

In Istanbul, MI6 agents James Bond and Eve Moneypenny pursue mercenary Patrice, who has stolen a hard drive containing details of undercover agents. He fails a series of physical, medical, and psychological examinations, but M approves his return to the field, ordering him to identify Patrice’s employer, recover the hard drive, and kill Patrice.


No Time to Die. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1953 book, Casino Royale
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Casino Royale
Ian Fleming, 1953
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Cary Joji Fukunaga, 2021

Five years after the capture of Ernst Stavro Blofeld, James Bond has left active service. He is approached by his friend and CIA officer Felix Leiter, who enlists his help in the search for Valdo Obruchev, a missing scientist. When it becomes apparent that Obruchev has been abducted, Bond must confront a villain whose schemes could see the death of millions.


Broken. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 2008 book
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Broken
Daniel Clay, 2008
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Rufus Norris, 2012

At the start of summer break, Skunk, an 11-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes, spends her afternoons exploring her neighborhood and daydreaming, though she must also remember to give herself regular injections. However, Skunk’s carefree days come to a halt when she witnesses her bitter and furious neighbor, Mr. Oswald, brutally attacking Rick, a disturbed boy from the area who has been falsely accused of rape by Mr. Oswald’s daughter.


The Mezzotint. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1904 book
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The Mezzotint
M.R. James, 1904
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Mark Gatiss, 2021

In MR James’ spine-chilling story, an enigmatic old artwork is dispatched to Mr Williams, an art curator. Initially, the piece fails to make much of an impact on him. However, with the passage of time, he notices that the image is transforming gradually.


Bank of Dave. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 2012 book, Bank of Dave: How I Took On the Banks
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Bank of Dave: How I Took On the Banks
Dave Fishwick, 2012
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Chris Foggin, 2023

The story of how a self-made millionaire and working-class Burnley man fought to establish a community bank is told in “Bank of Dave,” which is based on Dave Fishwick’s real-life experiences.


Brexit. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2016 book, All Out War
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All Out War
Tim Shipman, 2016
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Toby Haynes, 2019

Riveting drama that explores the tactics employed by the 2016 “Vote Leave” campaign in Great Britain. Unpacking the anatomy of the historic, high-stakes campaign to win the hearts and minds of the British people, this one-off drama set primarily during the referendum will explore the myriad tactics employed to swing one of the most surprising referendum results in living memory.


Brexit. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2016 book, Unleashing Demons: The Inside Story of Brexit
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Unleashing Demons: The Inside Story of Brexit
Craig Oliver, 2016
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Toby Haynes, 2019

Riveting drama that explores the tactics employed by the 2016 “Vote Leave” campaign in Great Britain. Unpacking the anatomy of the historic, high-stakes campaign to win the hearts and minds of the British people, this one-off drama set primarily during the referendum will explore the myriad tactics employed to swing one of the most surprising referendum results in living memory.


Secret Smile. Poster of the 2005 TV series and cover of the 2003 book
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Secret Smile
Nicci French, 2003
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Christopher Menaul, 2005

Brendan Block, a charming individual, enters into a committed relationship with Miranda Cotton. However, Miranda abruptly ends the relationship, accusing Brendan of violating her privacy. Shortly after, Brendan becomes engaged to Miranda’s sister and is embraced as the perfect future son-in-law by everyone else. From that point forward, a series of unfortunate events befall Miranda’s loved ones.


Spectre. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1953 book, Casino Royale
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Casino Royale
Ian Fleming, 1953
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Sam Mendes, 2015

A posthumous message from the previous M leads MI6 agent James Bond to carry out an unauthorized mission in Mexico City on the Day of the Dead, where he stops a terrorist bombing plot. Upon his return to London, Bond is suspended from field duty by Gareth Mallory, the current M, who is engaged in a power struggle with Max Denbigh, the Director-General of the new, privately backed Joint Intelligence Service formed by the merger of MI5 and MI6.


Ridley Road. Poster of the 2021 TV series and cover of the 2014 book
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Ridley Road
Jo Bloom, 2014
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Lisa Mulcahy, 2021-

Set in the East End of London in the early 1960s Vivien Epstein is the daughter of a traditional suburban Manchester Jewish family comprising father David, mother Liza and a relative Roza whom the family is sheltering. The father arranges a marriage (without Vivien’s desire nor consent) with the father of a local Jewish boy. Vivien already has a beau, Jack, who leaves for London, desolate.


The Casual Vacancy. Poster of the 2015 TV series and cover of the 2012 book
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The Casual Vacancy
J.K. Rowling, 2012
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Jonny Campbell, 2015

Pagford is a seemingly idyllic English village with a cobbled market square and ancient abbey, behind the pretty façade however, is a town at war: rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils. When Barry dies suddenly, Pagford is left in shock, and the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the village has yet seen.