Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989)

Duration: 54'15''

Synopsis

Three-part drama written by Jeanette Winterson, adapted from her autobiographical novel. The part of Jess's fanatical mother was taken by Geraldine McEwan in a towering performance that won her a Best Actress BAFTA. The programme also won the BAFTA for Best Drama and another for Film Sound. In 2010 it was named by the Guardian as the eighth best television drama series of all time.

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Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989) | Episode 1

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989) | Episode 1

1989 | 54'15''

Three-part drama written by Jeanette Winterson, adapted from her autobiographical novel. The part of Jess's fanatical mothe...

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989) | Episode 2

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989) | Episode 2

1989 | 55'15''

Jess, now 16, meets Melanie and falls in love. This can't be unnatural passion, they think. The pastor, the congregation an...

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989) | Episode 3

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989) | Episode 3

1989 | 55'18''

Jess, one year older and seemingly rehabilitated, returns to grace, taking Pastor Finch's sermon at the Blackpool Beach Mis...

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989) | Episode 1

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989) | Episode 1

1989 | 54'15''

Three-part drama written by Jeanette Winterson, adapted from her autobiographical novel. The part of Jess's fanatical mothe...

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989) | Episode 2

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989) | Episode 2

1989 | 55'15''

Jess, now 16, meets Melanie and falls in love. This can't be unnatural passion, they think. The pastor, the congregation an...

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989) | Episode 3

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit (1989) | Episode 3

1989 | 55'18''

Jess, one year older and seemingly rehabilitated, returns to grace, taking Pastor Finch's sermon at the Blackpool Beach Mis...
Other Archive resources
Oranges are Not the Only Fruit | BBC Radio 4 | 2011

Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? | Episode 5

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit came out in 1985 when the author was only 25. Jeanette Winterson concludes her memoir.
Oranges are Not the Only Fruit | BBC Radio 4 | 2011

Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? | Episode 4

Jeanette Winterson reads her memoir recounting her terrifying experience of love and loss, decades into her writing career.