TV series · 2018 · BBC One
Is A Very English Scandal based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. A Very English Scandal is based on the book A Very English Scandal by John Preston (2016).
The TV series premiered in 2018 on BBC One.
The book behind A Very English Scandal
A Very English Scandal
by John Preston · first published 2016 · LGBT-related literature
Novel by John Preston.
Common questions
Is A Very English Scandal based on a book?
Yes. A Very English Scandal is based on the book A Very English Scandal by John Preston (2016).
Who wrote the book A Very English Scandal is based on?
A Very English Scandal was written by John Preston and first published in 2016.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read A Very English Scandal before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of John Preston's books
- The Dig (film, 2021)