Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit(1990)

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a British drama series following Jess, a seven-year-old girl raised in an insular Pentecostal household by her devout mother. When Jess enters school, she encounters a world radically different from the strict religious environment she's known, sparking a collision between her sheltered upbringing and broader society. As she grows, Jess begins to question the rigid beliefs imposed on her and discovers her own identity, particularly her sexuality, which puts her at odds with her family's fundamentalist faith. The series blends coming-of-age storytelling with dark humor and poignant moments, exploring themes of religious control, belonging, and self-discovery. Adapted from Jeanette Winterson's acclaimed semi-autobiographical novel, the drama examines how individuals break free from oppressive systems to forge their own paths.