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.

Further Information
Other Archive resources
Oranges are Not the Only Fruit | BBC Radio 4 | 2014

Woman's Hour | Jeanette Winterson

Jeanette Winterson talks to Jenni Murray about her ground breaking novel and its place in women's writing almost thirty years after its publication.
Oranges are Not the Only Fruit | BBC Two | 1990

The Talk Show with Clive James | Jeanette Winterson

Clive James hosts discussion prog with guests Jeanette Winterson (Author) David Mamet (playwright) and Deborah Moggach.