Goodbye Christopher Robin. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2017 book
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Goodbye Christopher Robin
Ann Thwaite, 2017
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Simon Curtis, 2017

A. A. Milne, together with his son Christopher Robin, finds inspiration in the toys that ignite the enchanting universe of Winnie the Pooh. Alongside Christopher Robin’s mother, Daphne, and their nanny Olive, the family becomes immersed in the worldwide acclaim of the books. These captivating tales serve as a source of hope and solace for England in the aftermath of the First World War.


The History Boys. Poster of the 2006 movie and cover of the 2004 book
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The History Boys
Alan Bennett, 2004
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Nicholas Hytner, 2006

A fantastically funny comedy about eight noisy yet talented schoolboys who are applying to the best universities in England. Two teachers, a cunning young upstart and an inspiring elderly eccentric, who have opposing ideologies force the boys to consider the real purpose of school and the relative worth of happiness and success, assist the boys in their search.


Thorne: Sleepyhead. Poster of the 2010 TV series and cover of the 2001 book, Sleepyhead
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Sleepyhead
Mark Billingham, 2001
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Stephen Hopkins, 2010

The series traces DI Tom Thorne’s inquiry into a perplexing serial killer case. The initial three victims met a fatal end, but the fourth, Alison Willetts, wasn’t as fortunate. Alison has survived a stroke intentionally induced through manipulation of pressure points on the head and neck. While she remains fully conscious, able to see, hear, and feel everything around her, she is incapacitated and unable to move or communicate. The police interpret the decision to leave Alison alive as the killer’s first apparent mistake.


The One. Poster of the 2021 TV series and cover of the 2016 book
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The One
John Marrs, 2016
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Jeremy Lovering, Catherine Morshead, Brady Hood, 2021-

One simple mouth swab is all it takes. A quick DNA test to find your perfect partner, the one you’re genetically made for. A decade after scientists discover everyone has a gene they share with just one other person, millions have taken the test, desperate to find true love. Now, five more people meet their Match. But even soul mates have secrets.


Bright Young Things. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1930 book, Vile Bodies
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Vile Bodies
Evelyn Waugh, 1930
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Stephen Fry, 2003

In this clever depiction of affluent socialites and their extravagant escapades in 1930s England, a writer hustles to secure funds for his upcoming wedding.


A Good Woman. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1893 book, Lady Windermere's Fan
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Lady Windermere's Fan
Oscar Wilde, 1893
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Mike Barker, 2004

Set in 1930, the film opens in New York City, where femme fatale Mrs. Erlynne finds that she is no longer welcomed by either the high-ranking men she has seduced or the society wives she has betrayed. Leaving behind a chequered past, the giltzy divorcee travels to Italy’s sun-dappled Amalfi coast, where her appearance causes a stir amongst the visiting aristocracy.


Red Joan. Poster of the 2018 movie and cover of the 2013 book
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Red Joan
Jennie Rooney, 2013
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Trevor Nunn, 2018

Inspired by the life of Melita Norwood. Norwood worked at the British Non-Ferrous Metals Research Association as a secretary and supplied the Soviet Union with nuclear secrets. The materials that Norwood betrayed to the USSR hastened the pace at which the Soviets developed nuclear bomb technology.


Ben Hur. Poster of the 2010 TV series and cover of the 1880 book, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Lew Wallace, 1880
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Steve Shill, 2010

A Jewish nobleman, Judah Ben-Hur, and his adopted Roman brother Messala are best friends despite their different origins. After Ben-Hur develops a bond with the four racing horses, a grateful Ilderim then trains Ben-Hur to be a chariot racer.


Freud's Last Session. Poster of the 2023 movie and cover of the 1988 book, The Question of God
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The Question of God
Armand Nicholi, 1988
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Matt Brown, 2023

The movie revolves around Freud extending an invitation to the iconic author C.S. Lewis for a debate on the existence of God. It delves into Freud’s distinctive bond with his daughter and explores the unconventional relationship between Lewis and his best friend’s mother.


The Child in Time. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1987 book
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The Child in Time
Ian McEwan, 1987
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Julian Farino, 2017

A successful writer of children’s books is confronted with the unthinkable —he loses his only child, four-year-old Kate, in a supermarket. In one horrifying moment that replays itself over the years that follow, he realises his daughter is gone. Kate’s absence sets Stephen and his wife on diverging paths as both struggle with an all-consuming grief.


The Confessions of Frannie Langton. Poster of the 2022 TV series and cover of the 2019 book
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The Confessions of Frannie Langton
Sara Collins, 2019
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Sara Collins, 2022-

Frannie Langton is on trial for the murder of her employers, George Benham and his wife Marguerite. The public is captivated by the case and Frannie is portrayed as a seductress and manipulator in the media. Frannie claims to have no memory of the murders, but tells a story of her childhood on a Jamaican plantation and her apprenticeship under a scientist, leading up to her employment with the Benhams and her involvement in a forbidden relationship. Frannie’s testimony may lead to her conviction, but it also reveals deeper crimes and corruption within English society.