The Grapes of Wrath

Based on The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

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.

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Radio 4
  • Duration: 57'05''
  • Broadcast date: 2001
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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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

Melvyn Bragg travels from Oklahoma to California to examine the legacy of John Steinbeck, author of novels that gave voice to people battling poverty, drought and homelessness.
The Grapes of Wrath | BBC Four | 2003

The Big Read: Battle of the Books | Grapes of Wrath v To Kill a Mockingbird

Sandi Toksvig hosts book discussion with John WALSH and Ian MACMILLAN on the choice between 'Grapes Of Wrath' and 'To Kill A Mockingbird'