Episode 1

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Episode 1 of 4

Duration: 29 minutes

In Nazareth, Mary counts her blessings when her parents arrange to marry her to a local carpenter, Joseph. He has a good heart, and she grows to love him as he struggles to build them a home under her mother's watchful eye. In Bethlehem, Thomas the shepherd struggles to pay his taxes while his wife lies ill. And out in the East, the Magi gather to discuss signs in the heavens that herald a great event...

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  • Photo: Mary

    Photo: Mary

    A heavily pregnant Mary reflects on the forthcoming birth of her child, watched by Joseph in the background.

  • BBC TV blog: I play Mary

    BBC TV blog: I play Mary

    Tatiana Maslany on playing the mother of Jesus: "The role was a challenge, both daunting and exciting. It felt like a huge responsibility because Mary symbolises so much to so many people."

    Read Tatiana's post at the BBC TV blog

Credits

Mary
Tatiana Maslany
Joseph
Andrew Buchan
Joachim
Neil Dudgeon
Balthasar
Peter Capaldi
Gabriel
John Lynch
Anna
Claudie Blakley
Levi
Gawn Grainger
Gaspar
Obi Abili
Melchoir
Jack Shepherd
Thomas
Al Weaver
Leah
Ruth Negga
Tax Collector
Howard Samuels
Bethlehem Rabbi
Ken Bones
Elizabeth
Frances Barber
Director
Coky Giedroyc
Producer
Ruth Kenley-Letts
Writer
Tony Jordan

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