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Man in an Orange Shirt

Series 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.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2017 – 2017

Premiered: Mon, Jul 31, 2017

Created By
Patrick GalePatrick Gale

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Aug 7, 2017

Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”

Will Adam find happiness with Steve or will his grandfather Michael's memory destroy them?

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Gay Britannia: Man In An Orange Shirt | Trailer - BBC TwoOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-20

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Patrick Gale

Original Score & Music

Dan Jones

Director of Photography

Wojciech Szepel

Film Editing

Ewa J. Lind

Producers

Lisa Osborne

Department Leadership Roster

Lisa Osborne

Producer

Ewa J. Lind

Editor

Grenville Horner

Production Design

Ian Fulcher

Costume Design

Dan Jones

Original Music Composer

Wojciech Szepel

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Man in an Orange Shirt

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What is Man in an Orange Shirt about?

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.

How many seasons does Man in an Orange Shirt have?

Man in an Orange Shirt comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Man in an Orange Shirt?

Key cast members in Man in an Orange Shirt include Julian Morris, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Vanessa Redgrave.

Who created or directed Man in an Orange Shirt?

Man in an Orange Shirt was developed and directed by Patrick Gale.