Bestseller (TV series)

Bestseller was a Canadian anthology television series that aired on CBC Television from 1976 to 1980. Each season consisted of adaptations of popular novels, often bestsellers in their own right, presented as multi-part miniseries. The series aimed to bring literary works to a wider television audience, offering dramatizations of various genres including historical fiction, thrillers, and family dramas.

Notable adaptations featured during the series' run included:

• Jalna by Mazo de la Roche
• The Wars by Timothy Findley
• A Man Called Intrepid by William Stevenson

The series was known for its high production values and its cast featuring prominent Canadian and international actors. Bestseller was a significant program in Canadian television history, providing a platform for showcasing Canadian literary talent and offering viewers access to acclaimed works of literature in a visual format. It played a role in promoting reading and highlighting the importance of Canadian storytelling. The series also occasionally featured adaptations of international bestsellers.