Book series · 2004 · historical fiction
The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell: every TV and movie adaptation
Quick answer
The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell (2004) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 1 movie: The Last Kingdom (2015), The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023).
About The Saxon Stories
The Saxon Stories is a book series by Bernard Cornwell, first published in 2004. Genre: historical fiction. The first screen adaptation was The Last Kingdom in 2015; the most recent released one is The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023).
Novel series about history of Anglo Saxon England in 9th & 10th century.
Every adaptation of The Saxon Stories
The Last Kingdom
TV series · 2015–2022 · BBC Two · United Kingdom · directed by Nick Murphy and Jamie Donoughue
The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die
Movie · 2023 · United Kingdom · directed by Edward Bazalgette
2023 film directed by Edward Bazalgette.
The Saxon Stories: books in order
- The Last Kingdom (2004)
- The Pale Horseman (2005)
- The Lords of the North (2006)
- Sword Song (2007)
- The Burning Land (2009)
- Death of Kings (2011)
- The Pagan Lord (2013)
- The Empty Throne (2014)
- Warriors of the Storm (2015)
- The Flame Bearer (2016)
- War of the Wolf
- Sword of Kings
More Bernard Cornwell books on screen
- The Winter King (1995) · 1 adaptation
Common questions
Has The Saxon Stories been made into a TV show or movie?
Yes. The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell (2004) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 1 movie: The Last Kingdom (2015), The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023).
Who wrote The Saxon Stories?
The Saxon Stories was written by Bernard Cornwell and first published in 2004.
How many adaptations of The Saxon Stories are there?
We list 2 screen adaptations: 1 TV series and 1 movie.
Is a new The Saxon Stories adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die (2023).
What order should I read The Saxon Stories in?
Start with The Last Kingdom, then continue in the order listed on this page (12 books).
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