TV series · 2018 · BBC One
Is The Little Drummer Girl based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Little Drummer Girl is based on the book The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carré (1983).
The TV series premiered in 2018 on BBC One.
The book behind The Little Drummer Girl
The Little Drummer Girl
by John le Carré · first published 1983 · spy fiction, crime fiction
1983 novel by John le Carré.
Other adaptations of The Little Drummer Girl
- The Little Drummer Girl (film, 1984)
Common questions
Is The Little Drummer Girl based on a book?
Yes. The Little Drummer Girl is based on the book The Little Drummer Girl by John le Carré (1983).
Who wrote the book The Little Drummer Girl is based on?
The Little Drummer Girl was written by John le Carré and first published in 1983.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Little Drummer Girl 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 le Carré's books
- The Constant Gardener (film, 2005)
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (film, 2011)
- The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (film, 1965)
- The Night Manager (TV, 2016)
- The Russia House (film, 1990)
- The Tailor of Panama (film, 2001)