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Jesus’s revolutionary teaching is gathering more and more followers. Stars Tom Goodman-Hill and Peter Firth.

Jesus's revolutionary teaching is gathering more and more followers. But the more he embraces the outcasts, the more he challenges the authorities.

In the week leading up to Easter, Nick Warburton's five plays reimagine Jesus's story through the eyes of those who witnessed it.

Jesus.......................Tom Goodman-Hill
Peter.......................Peter Firth
Judas.......................Paul Hilton
Andrew.......................Paul Copley
The Woman.......................Maxine Peake
Magdalene.......................Lorraine Ashbourne
Joanna....................... Rachel Atkins
Simon.......................Peter Marinker
Friend (of the Sick Man).......................Ben Crowe
Child....................... Poppy Friar

Music by David Pickvance.
Director: Jonquil Panting

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2007.

45 minutes

Last on

Wed 17 Apr 201903:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 18 Dec 200714:15
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