The Nativity Episode guide

  1. Parts 3 and 4

    6/4 Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem, where she gives birth in a stable.

    First broadcast: 25 Dec 2011

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  2. Parts 1 and 2

    5/4 Mary counts her blessings when her parents arrange to marry her to a local carpenter.

    First broadcast: 24 Dec 2011

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  3. Episode 4

    4/4 As Mary goes into labour, Joseph must find somewhere for her to give birth.

    First broadcast: 23 Dec 2010

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  4. Episode 3

    3/4 Joseph cannot accept Mary's explanation for her pregnancy, and her neighbours turn on her.

    First broadcast: 22 Dec 2010

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  5. Episode 2

    2/4 Mary is visited by the Angel Gabriel, and she learns she will bear the son of God.

    First broadcast: 21 Dec 2010

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  6. Episode 1

    1/4 Mary counts her blessings when her parents arrange to marry her to a local carpenter.

    First broadcast: 20 Dec 2010

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