The Crimson Petal and the White. Poster of the 2011 TV series and cover of the 2002 book
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The Crimson Petal and the White
Michel Faber, 2002
TV series vs book
Marc Munden, 2011

The series chronicles the journey of Sugar, a captivating and astute young prostitute longing for a life beyond the confines of the brothel controlled by the despicable Mrs. Castaway. Her fortunes take a turn when she encounters the affluent businessman William Rackham. Sugar proves to be a captivating diversion for William, who grapples with his devout brother Henry and fragile wife Agnes, enduring the intrusive visits of Doctor Curlew.


T2 Trainspotting. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1993 book, Trainspotting
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Trainspotting
Irvine Welsh, 1993
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Danny Boyle, 2017

Twenty years after stealing £8,000 in drug money from his friends and making a new life in Amsterdam, 46-year old Mark Renton suffers a heart attack in a gym. Daniel Spud Murphy has returned to a cycle of heroin addiction after separating from his wife, Gail, and losing access to his teenage son, Fergus, whom he fathered shortly after Renton left.


T2 Trainspotting. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2002 book, Porno
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Porno
Irvine Welsh, 2002
movie vs book
Danny Boyle, 2017

Twenty years after stealing £8,000 in drug money from his friends and making a new life in Amsterdam, 46-year old Mark Renton suffers a heart attack in a gym. Daniel Spud Murphy has returned to a cycle of heroin addiction after separating from his wife, Gail, and losing access to his teenage son, Fergus, whom he fathered shortly after Renton left.


Stan & Ollie. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Laurel & Hardy: The British Tours
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Laurel & Hardy: The British Tours
A.J. Marriot, 2001
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Jon S. Baird, 2018

In 1953, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embark on a grueling music hall tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland while struggling to get another film made: a comedic adaptation of Robin Hood. Poor publicity in Britain means the tour begins in almost-empty backstreet theatres with Delfont seeming more interested in his up-and-coming star Norman Wisdom.


Murder Is Easy. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1939 book
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Murder Is Easy
Agatha Christie, 1939
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Hettie Macdonald, 2009

A village is besieged by a series of ostensibly accidental deaths, yet Miss Marple is steadfast in her belief that a more malevolent force is at play, especially when a villager en route to Scotland Yard meets a conveniently timed demise.


Filth. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1998 book
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Filth
Irvine Welsh, 1998
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Jon S. Baird, 2013

Bruce Robertson is a Detective Sergeant in Edinburgh, Scotland, who is a scheming, manipulative, misanthropic bully who spends his free time indulging in drugs, alcohol, abusive sexual relationships, and ‘the games’ — his euphemism for the vindictive plots he hatches to cause trouble for people he dislikes, including many of his colleagues.


Bridget Jones's Diary. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1996 book
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Bridget Jones's Diary
Helen Fielding, 1996
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Sharon Maguire, 2001

Bridget Jones is 32, single, engagingly imperfect, and worried about her weight. Overhearing Mark grumble to his mother about her attempt to set him up with a verbally incontinent spinster who smokes like a chimney, drinks like a fish, and dresses like her mother, Bridget decides to turn her life around.


Bridget Jones's Diary. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1813 book, Pride and Prejudice
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Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen, 1813
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Sharon Maguire, 2001

Bridget, a 32-year-old woman, begins writing a diary at the beginning of the new year as a way to take control of her life. Her diary becomes a source of personal reflection, filled with her thoughts on a wide range of topics including adventure, exercise, men, food, and sex. This new habit marks the start of a new chapter in her life.


The ABC Murders. Poster of the 2018 TV series and cover of the 1936 book, The A.B.C. Murders
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The A.B.C. Murders
Agatha Christie, 1936
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Alex Gabassi, 2018

1933. Hercule Poirot, older and greyer, receives letters threatening murder. The sender signs themselves only as “A.B.C.” When he takes the letters to the police looking for help, Hercule finds all his old friends have moved on. But soon there is a murder and the once-great detective must take matters into his own hands.


Jamaica Inn. Poster of the 2014 TV series and cover of the 1936 book
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Jamaica Inn
Daphne du Maurier, 1936
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Philippa Lowthorpe, 2014-2015

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.


Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1999 book
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Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
Helen Fielding, 1999
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Beeban Kidron, 2004

Bridget Jones is ecstatic about her new relationship with Mark Darcy. However, Bridget’s confidence is shattered when she meets Mark’s assistant, the beautiful, slim, quick-witted Rebecca Gillies. At her job on TV morning show Sit-Up Britain, Bridget crosses paths with her ex, Daniel Cleaver, and is offered a position alongside Cleaver in a new travel series.


Tom Jones. Poster of the 2023 TV series and cover of the 1749 book, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
Henry Fielding, 1749
TV series vs book
Georgia Parris, 2023-

Tom Jones was abandoned as an infant, but then saved and adopted by a country gentleman. He grows up to be a kind, handsome, and free-spirited person, who is also very popular with women. However, his humble beginnings continue to haunt him.