Man in an Orange ShirtNormalGenre: TelevisionLabel: NetworkDescription: This captivating drama from the makers of Broadchurch and Apple Tree Yard explores forbidden wartime love - vividly contrasted with a present day romance nearly derailed by the consequences of the 1940s tale with which it is so intertwined. Written by best-selling author Patrick Gale Man in an Orange Shirt features an exciting cast of outstanding young stars alongside Oscar winner Vanessa Redgrave. Southern Italy 1944: As chaos reigns all around them British Army Captain Michael Berryman meets war artist Thomas March. Despite having a young fiancée Flora straight-laced Michael finds himself falling for Thomas' bohemian charms; their relationship however is made impossible by societal pressures. 2017: In a more accepting world an ageing Flora looks on as her grandson Adam tentatively forms a relationship with his client Steve. But while the external obstacles have fallen away a minefield of internalised issues and dangerous temptations still line the road to happiness...
