ORANGES ARE NOT THE ONLY FRUIT
Charlotte Coleman (4 Weddings
and a Funeral) stars as Jess, the adopted daughter of an over enthusiastic
Evangelist, played by Geraldine McEwan in this 2 hour 45 minute mini series.
With an upbringing spent
learning the bible, praying for "heathens in hot countries", and
listening to her mother's favourite radio show, "The Jim Reeves Devotional
Selection", she unnerves both classmates and teachers when she begins
school. One girl is totally distraught when Jess warns her that she'll not be
able to use a proper toilet in hell.
When she grows up, Jess meets
Melanie, and what begins as a simple friendship, soon turns to passion. On
discovering the truth about their relationship, her horrified mother and local
Pastor believe these "unnatural lusts" to be the work of the devil,
and decide extreme measures are necessary if she is to be saved.
This highly acclaimed BBC
production was adapted by Jeanette Winterson from her own best-selling novel. It
won three BAFTA awards, including Best Serial and Best Actress.
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