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Man in an Orange Shirt

Man in an Orange Shirt

20177.51 Season2 EpisodesEndedTV-14

Overview

A love story in two films charts the very different challenges to happiness for Michael and Thomas in the aftermath of World War 2, and to Adam and Steve in the present day.

Produced by Lisa Osborne
NetworksBBC Two

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Top Cast

Julian Morris

Julian Morris

Adam Berryman

Oliver Jackson-Cohen

Oliver Jackson-Cohen

Michael Berryman

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Flora Berryman

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Themes & Keywords

husband wife relationshipgrandparent grandchild relationshipworld war iilove letterpaintingloveminiseriescottagelgbtgeneration

About Man in an Orange Shirt

Man in an Orange Shirt is a drama series that first aired in 2017 exploring themes of husband wife relationship, grandparent grandchild relationship, world war ii, love letter, painting, love. it stars Julian Morris, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Vanessa Redgrave. A love story in two films charts the very different challenges to happiness for Michael and Thomas in the aftermath of World War 2, and to Adam and Steve in the present day.

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