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Oscar winning writer Simon Beaufoy ("Slumdog Millionaire") and Clerkenwell Films are developing an 18-part TV series based on the works of classic Cold War espionage novelist Len Deighton.

The series will focus on the three novel trilogies about iconic spy Bernard Samson, an ex-MI6 field agent drawn back into active duty to uncover the truth about his wife’s defection to the Kgb.

The first trilogy comprised the books "Berlin Game," "Mexico Set" and "London Match". The second was "Spy Hook," "Spy Line" and "Spy Sinker," and the third was "Faith," "Hope" and "Charity".

Granada made a 12-part TV series adaptation of the first trilogy back in 1988, then immediately withdrew it from release after the withdrawn at Deighton's instruction. Quentin Tarantino has previously expressed interest in adapting the trilogy.

Deighton also famously created another iconic spy - an anonymous anti-hero in four novels. The character was named Harry Palmer in...

Quentin Tarantino has admitted that he has thought about adapting Len Deighton books into a film series. The Inglourious Basterds director said that he is a fan of the author's spy novels and would relish the chance to work in England. He told The Sun: "I love England. It would be a wonderful life experience to have an excuse to work here for six or nine months. "One of the things I enjoy musing about doing is the trilogy of Len Deighton books - Berlin Game, Mexico (more)...

Director Quentin Tarantino (Inglourious Basterds) has revealed to The Sun that he's considering making a movie based on a series of books by espionage and historical writer Len Deighton.

"One of the things I am musing about doing is the trilogy of Len Deighton books, 'Berlin Game,' 'Mexico Set' and 'London Match,'" he said.

And Tarantino already has a list of British actors that he'd love to cast.

"I am a huge fan of Simon Pegg," he said, "so I would definitely love to work with him. I also think Kate Winslet is one of the best actresses that ever lived, so I would be honored to work with her. I am also a huge admirer of Anthony Hopkins. I would also love to work with Michael Caine. I can see them appearing in my movies, it just has to be right."

"The story takes place in...

Director Quentin Tarantino (Inglourious Basterds) revealed to The Sun that he's considering making a movie based on a series of books by thriller writer Dan Deighton. "One of the things I am musing about doing is the trilogy of Len Deighton books, 'Berlin Game,' 'Mexico Set' and 'London Match,'" he said. And Tarantino already has a list of British actors that he'd love to cast. "I am a huge fan of Simon Pegg, so I would definitely love to work with him," he explained. "I also think Kate Winslet is one of the best actresses that ever lived, so I would be honored to work with her. I am also a huge admirer of Anthony Hopkins. I would also love to work with Michael Caine. I can see them appearing in my movies, it just has to be right." He continued: "The story takes place in the...

Quentin Taratino is currently traveling around promoting "Inglourious Basterds," but that doesn't stop him from chatting about some potential projects he'd love to tackle.

While talking to the Sun, Tarantino revealed that he would love to bring some of author Len Deighton's books to the big screen, particularly "Berlin Game," "Mexico Set" and "London Match."

Of course, Tarantino also mentioned a few names he said he would love to work with. "I am a huge fan of Simon Pegg, so I would definitely love to work with him," he told The Sun.

"I also think Kate Winslet is one of the best actresses that ever lived, so I would be honoured to work with her," he said. Other names included Anthony Hopkins and Michael Caine.

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is desperate to make a movie in England - so he can hire British talent like Sir Michael Caine and Kate Winslet.

The Pulp Fiction director admits several of his favourite actors hail from the U.K. and dreams of one day recruiting them to shoot a film on British soil.

He explains, "I love England. It would be a wonderful life experience to have an excuse to work here for six or nine months...

"I am a huge fan of Simon Pegg, so I would definitely love to work with him. I also think Kate Winslet is one of the best actresses that ever lived, so I would be honoured to work with her. I am also a huge admirer of Anthony Hopkins. I would also love to work with Michael Caine. I can see them appearing in my movies, it just has to be right."

Tarantino admits he already has a potential project in mind - an adaptation of thriller writer Len Deighton's spy novels: "One of the things I enjoy musing about doing is the trilogy of Len Deighton books, Berlin Game, Mexico Set and London Match. The story takes place in the Cold War and follows a spy named Bernard Samson. What is attractive is the really great characters and the wonderful opportunities of British and German casting."...

Quentin Tarantino wants to create a film series to rival James Bond. The American director is planning to adapt three spy thriller novels by British writer Len Deighton into a movie series which will attract fans of the British secret agent's on screen adventures. Tarantino explained: "One of the things I enjoy musing about doing is the trilogy of Len Deighton books, 'Berlin Game', 'Mexico Set', and 'London Match'. "The story takes place in the Cold War and follows a spy named Bernard Sampson. What is attractive is the really great characters and the wonderful casting." The 'Inglourious Basterds' filmmaker also revealed he has a list of British actors he'd love to work with, including 'How To Lose...

Quentin Tarantino wants to create a film series to rival James Bond. The American director is planning to adapt three spy thriller novels by British writer Len Deighton into a movie series which will attract fans of the British secret agent's on screen adventures.

Tarantino explained: "One of the things I enjoy musing about doing is the trilogy of Len Deighton books, 'Berlin Game,' 'Mexico Set,' and 'London Match.'"

"The story takes place in the Cold War and follows a spy named Bernard Sampson. What is attractive is the really great characters and the wonderful casting."

The "Inglourious Basterds" filmmaker also revealed he has a list of British actors he'd love to work with, including "How To Lose Friends and Alienate People" star Simon Pegg, and is keen to shoot a film in the U.K. in the near future.