Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (1990)

EndedScripted showDrama

Dramatisation of Jeanette Winterson's 1985 novel about a young girl who is adopted by evangelists.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday (55 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Episode 3janv. 24, 1990
S01E02Episode 2janv. 17, 1990
S01E01Episode 1janv. 10, 1990
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Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit premiere?

The TV show 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' premiered on January 10, 1990.

Who created the TV show 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'?

The TV show 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' was created by Jeanette Winterson.

What is the genre of 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'?

The genre of 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is drama.

What is the plot of 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'?

'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is a semi-autobiographical story about a young girl named Jess who grows up in an evangelical Christian family and struggles with her sexuality.

Who plays the lead role of Jess in 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'?

Charlotte Coleman plays the lead role of Jess in 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'.

How many episodes are there in 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'?

There are three episodes in 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'.

What is the runtime of each episode of 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'?

Each episode of 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' has a runtime of approximately 55 minutes.

Who directed the first episode of 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'?

Beeban Kidron directed the first episode of 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'.

What is the production company behind 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'?

The production company behind 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is BBC.

Was 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' based on a book?

Yes, 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' was based on a book of the same name by Jeanette Winterson.

What awards did 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' win?

'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Single Drama in 1991.

What is the significance of the title 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'?

The title 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is a metaphor for the idea that there is more than one way to live life or see the world.

What was the critical reception of 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit'?

'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' received critical acclaim and was praised for its sensitive portrayal of LGBTQ+ issues.

Was 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' controversial?

Yes, 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' was controversial because of its depiction of homosexuality and its criticism of the evangelical Christian community.

Can 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' be streamed online?

Yes, 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' can be streamed online on various platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and BritBox.

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