Episode 2

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Episode 2 of 4

Duration: 29 minutes

Mary is visited by the Angel Gabriel, and she learns she will bear the son of God. Deeply troubled, and unable to tell Joseph of her dream, she travels to see her cousin Elisabeth, who is also mysteriously with child.

Thomas the shepherd begs for more time to pay his taxes, but instead he has to watch as his animals are slaughtered before his eyes.

Frustrated by the Magi Council's reluctance to investigate the celestial conjunction, Balthasar, Melchior and Gaspar resolve to set out on their own. They head west, towards Judaea.

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  • Photo: Thomas and Leah

    Photo: Thomas and Leah

    Thomas, a poor shepherd, has his faith tested in the run-up to baby Jesus' birth.

  • Photo: Herod

    Photo: Herod

    Vincent Regan (Herod) has a history of appearing in period productions, such as Macbeth, 300, Clash of the Titans and Troy.

  • 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
Nicholas
Art Malik
Gaspar
Obi Abili
Melchoir
Jack Shepherd
Thomas
Al Weaver
Leah
Ruth Negga
Tax Collector
Howard Samuels
Herod
Vincent Regan
Elizabeth
Frances Barber
Abimael
David Sterne
Director
Coky Giedroyc
Producer
Ruth Kenley-Letts
Writer
Tony Jordan

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