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  • Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (1989–1990)
  • TV Mini-series | 165 min | Drama
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (1989–1990)
TV Mini-series | 165 min | Drama

Jessica, raised in a fanatical cult, endures brainwashing until her forbidden relationship with Melanie opens her eyes. They face cruel treatment for their 'unnatural' bond, but Jessica's spirit overcomes the oppressive teachings.
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Jeanette Winterson (novel) (screenplay)
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Updated Nov 30, 1989

Release date (First episode)
Jan 10, 1990 (United Kingdom)

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29 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
3
3
Freda Dowie
Mrs. Green Mrs. Green   See fewer
3
Peter Gordon
William William   See fewer
3
3
3
Kenneth Cranham
Pastor Finch Pastor Finch   See fewer
3
3
Pam Ferris
Mrs. Arkwright Mrs. Arkwright   See fewer
3
Cathryn Bradshaw
Melanie Melanie   See fewer
3
Tamar Swade
Church Pianist / Church pianist Church Pianist / Church pianist   See fewer
3
Celia Imrie
Miss Jewsbury Miss Jewsbury   See fewer
3
Emily Aston
Small Jess Small Jess   See fewer
3
David Thewlis
Doctor Doctor   See fewer
3
2
Darren Scott
Boy Next Door Boy Next Door   See fewer
2
Sophie Thursfield
Jess's real mother Jess's real mother   See fewer
2
Katy Murphy
Mrs. Virtue Mrs. Virtue   See fewer
2
Sharon Bower
Mrs. Vole Mrs. Vole   See fewer
2
Roger Walker
Fishmonger Fishmonger   See fewer
1
1
Ken Kitson
First fisherman First fisherman   See fewer
1
James Duggan
Second fisherman Second fisherman   See fewer
1
Bill Rogers
Ice Cream Man Ice Cream Man   See fewer
1
1
Kay Clayton
Gypsy Woman Gypsy Woman   See fewer
1
Maggie Lane
First ice cream woman First ice cream woman   See fewer
1
Mandy Walsh
Second ice cream woman Second ice cream woman   See fewer
1
Norma Shebbeare
Dust Pan Dust Pan   See fewer
1
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