The Grapes of Wrath

Duration: 57'05''

Synopsis

John Steinbeck 's harrowing novel about a family driven from their Oklahoma farm during the dust bowl days of the thirties, dramatised in three parts by Steve Chambers and starring BBC Audio Drama Award winner Michelle Fairley.

Further Information

More episodes from this series

The Grapes of Wrath | Episode 1

The Grapes of Wrath | Episode 1

2001 | 57'05''

John Steinbeck 's harrowing novel about a family driven from their Oklahoma farm during the dust bowl days of the thirties, dramatised in thr...

The Grapes of Wrath | Episode 2

The Grapes of Wrath | Episode 2

2002 | 56'50''

Searching for work in 1930s California, the Joad's learn thousands like them have also migrated west. Stars Michelle Fairley.

The Grapes of Wrath | Episode 3

The Grapes of Wrath | Episode 3

2002 | 57'10''

Tom's old friend Casy is leading a strike. In a vigilante mob attack, Casy goes down and Tom hits back. Stars Robert Sheehan.

The Grapes of Wrath | Episode 1

The Grapes of Wrath | Episode 1

2001 | 57'05''

John Steinbeck 's harrowing novel about a family driven from their Oklahoma farm during the dust bowl days of the thirties, dramatised in thr...

The Grapes of Wrath | Episode 2

The Grapes of Wrath | Episode 2

2002 | 56'50''

Searching for work in 1930s California, the Joad's learn thousands like them have also migrated west. Stars Michelle Fairley.

The Grapes of Wrath | Episode 3

The Grapes of Wrath | Episode 3

2002 | 57'10''

Tom's old friend Casy is leading a strike. In a vigilante mob attack, Casy goes down and Tom hits back. Stars Robert Sheehan.
Other Archive resources
BBC Four | 2011

John Steinbeck: Voice of America | Weedpatch

Melvyn Bragg the camp that was the model for Weedpatch in 'The Grapes of Wrath', the democratic government camp.
BBC Four | 2011

John Steinbeck: Voice of America | Background and reception of The Grapes of Wrath

Melvyn Bragg discusses the background and reception of John Steinbeck's 'The Grapes of Wrath'.