Orwell on Jura

Based on Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell

This prog is a factual drama, entirely on film, written by Alan Plater, about the three years which George Orwell spent on the Isle of Jura writing 1984.

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Licence: ERA Licence required

Content
  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 1'29'04''
  • Broadcast date: 1983
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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Other Archive resources
Nineteen Eighty-Four | BBC Radio 4 Extra | 2013

George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four (2013) | Episode 2

Winston and Julia want to join the Brotherhood to help crush the Party, but enemies face Room 101. Stars Christopher Eccleston.
Nineteen Eighty-Four | BBC Radio 4 Extra | 2013

George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four (2013)

Big Brother is on every poster. Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth. Then he finds love. Stars Christopher Eccleston.