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Man In An Orange Shirt

Man In An Orange Shirt

Description: Two entwined yet separate stories illustrate the very different challenges to happiness for two gay couples in England -- Michael and Thomas in the aftermath of World War II and Adam and Steve in the present day. Although they are set decades apart, the two stories are linked by family and a painting that holds a secret that is carried down from one generation to the next. Scripted by best-selling novelist Patrick Gale, the program features Vanessa Redgrave as a grandmother struggling with her relationship with her gay grandson.
Year Released: 2017
Number of episodes: 2
Awards: International Emmy Award for Best TV Movie or Miniseries
Director: Michael Samuels
Composer: Dan Jones
Network: BBC One
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