Episode 4

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Episode 4 of 4

Duration: 29 minutes

Joseph and Mary arrive in Bethlehem, but discover they are not welcome - Joseph's family know of Mary's apparent betrayal. When Mary goes into labour, Joseph searches for somewhere for her to give birth, settling on a stable behind an inn.

Thomas the shepherd is driven to violence in his rage and frustration, until he learns that the talk of the coming of the Messiah is not just words. And as the stars align, Balthasar, Melchior and Gaspar hurry in disguise to Bethlehem, desperate to be present at the greatest moment in history.

  • Photo: The birth of Jesus

    Photo: The birth of Jesus

    Along with Mary and Joseph, Balthasar; Gaspar and Melchoir witness the birth of Jesus Christ.

  • Photo: Gabriel and Thomas

    Photo: Gabriel and Thomas

  • 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
Gabriel
John Lynch
Balthasar
Peter Capaldi
Herod
Vincent Regan
Gaspar
Obi Abili
Melchoir
Jack Shepherd
Thomas
Al Weaver
Abimael
David Sterne
Leah
Ruth Negga
Tax Collector
Howard Samuels
Salome
Sadie Shimmin
Rachel
Helen Schlesinger
Innkeeper
Matthew Deslippe
Director
Coky Giedroyc
Producer
Ruth Kenley-Letts
Writer
Tony Jordan

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