TV series · 2015 · BBC Two
Is Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is based on the works Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (2009) and Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel (2012).
Wolf Hall is part of the Wolf Hall series.
The TV series premiered in 2015 on BBC Two.
The book behind Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light
Wolf Hall
by Hilary Mantel · first published 2009 · historical fiction
2009 historical novel by Hilary Mantel.
Bring Up the Bodies
by Hilary Mantel · first published 2012 · historical fiction
2012 novel by Hilary Mantel.
Wolf Hall: books by publication date
- Wolf Hall (2009)
- Bring Up the Bodies (2012)
- The Mirror and the Light (2020)
Common questions
Is Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light based on a book?
Yes. Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is based on the works Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (2009) and Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel (2012).
Who wrote the book Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is based on?
Wolf Hall was written by Hilary Mantel and first published in 2009.
Is Wolf Hall part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Wolf Hall series (2 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Wolf Hall before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.