Rebecca. Poster of the 1979 TV series and cover of the 1938 book
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Rebecca
Daphne du Maurier, 1938
TV series vs book
Simon Langton, 1979

A young English girl in Monte Carlo falls in love with a rude, handsome stranger who proposes to her and rescues her from the drudgery of being a hired companion. But when he takes her to his country estate, Manderly, all her confidence disappears, especially in the face of Maxim’s dour and mysterious housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers, and as odd rumors reach her, the second Mrs. de Winter decides to find out everything she can about her predecessor, Rebecca.


Love in a Cold Climate. Poster of the 1980 TV series and cover of the 1945 book, The Pursuit of Love
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The Pursuit of Love
Nancy Mitford, 1945
TV series vs book
Donald McWhinnie, 1980

The story revolves around Linda Radlett, the daughter of aristocratic parents, as she navigates through various romantic experiences, much to the disapproval of her family. Alongside her, her close friend Polly Hampton takes a more calculated approach in her love life.


Love in a Cold Climate. Poster of the 1980 TV series and cover of the 1949 book
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Love in a Cold Climate
Nancy Mitford, 1949
TV series vs book
Donald McWhinnie, 1980

The story revolves around Linda Radlett, the daughter of aristocratic parents, as she navigates through various romantic experiences, much to the disapproval of her family. Alongside her, her close friend Polly Hampton takes a more calculated approach in her love life.


Pride and Prejudice. Poster of the 1967 TV series and cover of the 1813 book
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Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen, 1813
TV series vs book
Joan Craft, 1967

The Bennet family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and their five unmarried daughters, with Mrs. Bennet especially keen on finding suitable partners for them. The arrival of wealthy bachelors Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy in the neighborhood raises their hopes. However, issues of pride, biases and misconceptions make the relationships and pursuit of happiness challenging.


The Looking Glass War. Poster of the 1970 movie and cover of the 1965 book
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The Looking Glass War
John le Carré, 1965
movie vs book
Frank Pierson, 1970

Polish defector Leiser is offered a chance of UK citizenship by MI6, but only if he agrees to undertake a highly dangerous espionage mission behind the iron curtain in East Germany. Leiser’s role is to replace an MI6 agent who has already been murdered, and to gather photographic intelligence on a covert East German rocket system.