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Episode 3

Four-part drama retelling the classic biblical tale. Joseph cannot accept Mary's explanation for her pregnancy, while Herod's suspicions are aroused by the arrival of the Magi.

Joseph cannot accept Mary's explanation for her pregnancy. Her neighbours turn against her, and she is in danger of being stoned. Her father, Joachim, begs Joseph to take her to Bethlehem, since he must travel there for the census.

The arrival of the Magi on his borders makes Herod deeply suspicious, so he sends Nicolaus to discover the reason for their mission. The Magi, however, are wary of revealing the truth to the emissary of a king with Herod's reputation.

Thomas the shepherd seeks answers for his plight. He hears of the coming of the Messiah but takes no comfort in the words.

29 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
ProducerRuth Kenley-Letts
DirectorCoky Giedroyc
WriterTony Jordan
MaryTatiana Maslany
JosephAndrew Buchan
JoachimNeil Dudgeon
BalthasarPeter Capaldi
HerodVincent Regan
AnnaClaudie Blakley
NicholasArt Malik
GasparObi Abili
MelchoirJack Shepherd
ThomasAl Weaver
LeahRuth Negga
Bethlehem RabbiKen Bones
LeviGawn Grainger
AbimaelDavid Sterne

Broadcasts

  • Wed 22 Dec 201019:00
  • Christmas Eve 201217:45
  • Wed 21 Dec 201615:20