TV series · 2010 · Crave
Is The Pillars of the Earth based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Pillars of the Earth is based on the book The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (1989).
The Pillars of the Earth is book 1 of the Kingsbridge series.
The TV series premiered in 2010 on Crave.
The book behind The Pillars of the Earth
The Pillars of the Earth
by Ken Follett · first published 1989 · historical fiction
1989 novel by Ken Follett.
Kingsbridge: books in order
- The Evening and the Morning (2020)
- The Pillars of the Earth (1989)
- World Without End (2007)
- A Column of Fire (2017)
- The Armour of Light (2023)
Common questions
Is The Pillars of the Earth based on a book?
Yes. The Pillars of the Earth is based on the book The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (1989).
Who wrote the book The Pillars of the Earth is based on?
The Pillars of the Earth was written by Ken Follett and first published in 1989.
Is The Pillars of the Earth part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Kingsbridge series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Evening and the Morning, book 1 of The Pillars of the Earth. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it 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 Ken Follett's books
- Eye of the Needle (film, 1981)