TV series · 2016 · BBC One
Is The Witness for the Prosecution based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Witness for the Prosecution is based on the book The Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie (1925).
The TV series premiered in 2016 on BBC One.
The book behind The Witness for the Prosecution
The Witness for the Prosecution
by Agatha Christie · first published 1925 · detective fiction, crime fiction
Short story written by Agatha Christie.
Common questions
Is The Witness for the Prosecution based on a book?
Yes. The Witness for the Prosecution is based on the book The Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie (1925).
Who wrote the book The Witness for the Prosecution is based on?
The Witness for the Prosecution was written by Agatha Christie and first published in 1925.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Witness for the Prosecution 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)