TV series · 2020 · BBC One
Is The Pale Horse based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Pale Horse is based on the book The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie (1961).
The TV series premiered in 2020 on BBC One.
The book behind The Pale Horse
The Pale Horse
by Agatha Christie · first published 1961 · 256 pages · crime fiction, detective fiction
1961 novel by Agatha Christie.
Common questions
Is The Pale Horse based on a book?
Yes. The Pale Horse is based on the book The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie (1961).
Who wrote the book The Pale Horse is based on?
The Pale Horse was written by Agatha Christie and first published in 1961.
How long is the book?
The Pale Horse is about 256 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Pale Horse 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 Agatha Christie's books
- Murder on the Orient Express (film, 1974)
- Murder on the Orient Express (film, 2017)
- Witness for the Prosecution (film, 1957)
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV, 1989)
- Death on the Nile (film, 1978)
- Death on the Nile (film, 2022)