TV series · 2025 · BBC One
Is Prisoner 951 based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Prisoner 951 is based on the book A Yard of Sky by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Richard Ratcliffe.
The TV series premiered in 2025 on BBC One.
The book behind Prisoner 951
A Yard of Sky
by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Richard Ratcliffe
Forthcoming book by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Richard Ratcliffe.
Common questions
Is Prisoner 951 based on a book?
Yes. Prisoner 951 is based on the book A Yard of Sky by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Richard Ratcliffe.
Who wrote the book Prisoner 951 is based on?
A Yard of Sky was written by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Richard Ratcliffe.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read A Yard of Sky before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.