Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (1989)

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7.7	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Beeban Kidron

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Geraldine McEwan
Mother 3 episodes, 1990

Elizabeth Spriggs
May 3 episodes, 1990

Freda Dowie
Mrs. Green 3 episodes, 1990

Peter Gordon
William 3 episodes, 1990

Charlotte Coleman
Jess 3 episodes, 1990

Kenneth Cranham
Pastor Finch 3 episodes, 1990

Barbara Hicks
Cissy 3 episodes, 1990

Pam Ferris
Mrs. Arkwright 3 episodes, 1990

Written by

Jeanette Winterson
(3 episodes, 1990)

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Description: Jessica's extraordinarily strong will and heart enables her to rebel against her fanatical, cult-like upbringing. From seven to seventeen Jess is brainwashed to be one of the 'saved', to devote her life to Jesus, to follow the discriminatory teachings of Pastor Finch and his understanding of Revelations. As her warm personality dictates she succeeds in fitting into this regime and spreads the word of Jesus in a fairly content manner. But when her friendship with Melanie develops into something a little more 'unnatural' she easily realizes the error of the Pastors teachings. The girls are subjected to terrible treatment to convin ... (more)

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"Years: 1990 Broadcaster: BBC Genre: Drama Written by: Jeanette Winterson Stars: Charlotte Coleman, Geraldine McEwan Episodes: 3 Episode Average: 6.667BEST EPISODES: Episode 2 (1990)"

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