TV series · 2008 · BBC One
Is Little Dorrit based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Little Dorrit is based on the book Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens (1857).
The TV series premiered in 2008 on BBC One.
The book behind Little Dorrit
Other adaptations of Little Dorrit
- Little Dorrit (film, 1988)
Common questions
Is Little Dorrit based on a book?
Yes. Little Dorrit is based on the book Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens (1857).
Who wrote the book Little Dorrit is based on?
Little Dorrit was written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1857.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Little Dorrit 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 Charles Dickens's books
- Oliver & Company (film, 1988)
- Oliver! (film, 1968)
- A Christmas Carol (film, 2009)
- Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (film, 2009)
- Great Expectations (film, 1946)
- Great Expectations (film, 1998)