TV series · 2017 · BBC One
Is SS-GB based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. SS-GB is based on the book SS-GB by Len Deighton (1978).
The TV series premiered in 2017 on BBC One.
The book behind SS-GB
SS-GB
by Len Deighton · first published 1978 · alternate history, science fiction
1978 novel by Len Deighton.
Common questions
Is SS-GB based on a book?
Yes. SS-GB is based on the book SS-GB by Len Deighton (1978).
Who wrote the book SS-GB is based on?
SS-GB was written by Len Deighton and first published in 1978.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read SS-GB 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 Len Deighton's books
- Billion Dollar Brain (film, 1967)