TV series · 2007 · BBC One
Is Oliver Twist based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Oliver Twist is based on the book Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1839).
The TV series premiered in 2007 on BBC One.
The book behind Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
by Charles Dickens · first published 1839 · Bildungsroman
1838 novel by Charles Dickens.
Other adaptations of Oliver Twist
- Oliver & Company (film, 1988)
- Oliver! (film, 1968)
- Oliver Twist (film, 2005)
- Oliver Twist (film, 1948)
- Oliver Twist (film, 1922)
- Oliver Twist (film, 1909)
Common questions
Is Oliver Twist based on a book?
Yes. Oliver Twist is based on the book Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1839).
Who wrote the book Oliver Twist is based on?
Oliver Twist was written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1839.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Oliver Twist 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
- A Christmas Carol (film, 2009)
- Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (film, 2009)
- Great Expectations (film, 1946)
- Great Expectations (film, 1998)
- David Copperfield (film, 1935)
- Mickey's Christmas Carol (film, 1983)