Jeanette is adopted & brought up by her mother as one of God's elect. Zealous & passionate, she seems destined for life as a missionary, but then she falls for one of her converts. At sixteen, Jeanette decides to leave the church, her home & her family, for the young woman she loves. ...

Jeanette is adopted & brought up by her mother as one of God's elect. Zealous & passionate, she seems destined for life as a missionary, but then she falls for one of her converts. At sixteen, Jeanette decides to leave the church, her home & her family for the young woman she loves. ...

Jess (Charlotte Coleman) is the adopted daughter of an over-enthusiastic evangelist (Geraldine Mc Ewan), whose views on life have been shaped by Bible classes & religious radio shows. When Jess grows up she meets Melanie & their close friendship turns to passion
- something that her horrified mother & local pastor believe is the work of the Devil, & they set out to take drastic action to save Jess from the evil temptation. This adaptation of Jeanette Winterson's bestselling novel won three BAFTA awards, including Best Actress (Mc Ewan) & Best Drama Series.
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A collection of stories about of the trials of growing up in a community where tension, confusion & violence hold sway. Set in Northern Ireland against the background of the troubles, it captures the spirit of adolescence in difficult times. It also

Includes:: a tale of an exceptional student who stirs the resentment of her troubled teacher.

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The complete second series of the BBC wildlife series presented by Steve Leonard & Michaela Strachan, following the lives of some 450 rescued orangutans at the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation's Nyaru Menteng Project in the rainforests of Borneo. The project's aim is to ensure a wild future for endangered orangutans. ...

All five episodes of the BBC wildlife series presented by Steve Leonard & Michaela Strachan, following the lives of some 450 rescued orangutans at the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation's Nyaru Menteng Project in the rainforests of Borneo. The project's aim is to ensure a wild future for endangered orangutans. ...

Documentary focusing on the plight of Borneo's orangutan population, as they fight for survival against the backdrop of the ever-expanding logging operations. As their habitat diminishes daily, a groundbreaking project offers a ray of hope to the orangutans, as a team from the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation provides 35 young orangutans with the chance to live wild on a protected, 100-acre isl&. ...

Suitable for English language learners, this series presents real-world stories in print, audio, & video. It has a selection of non-fiction, grouped into five themes: Incredible Animals, Fascinating Places, Remarkable People, Exciting Activities, &, Amazing Science. ...