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Episode 3

Episode 3 of 4

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

Role Contributor
Producer Ruth Kenley-Letts
Director Coky Giedroyc
Writer Tony Jordan
Mary Tatiana Maslany
Joseph Andrew Buchan
Joachim Neil Dudgeon
Balthasar Peter Capaldi
Herod Vincent Regan
Anna Claudie Blakley
Nicholas Art Malik
Gaspar Obi Abili
Melchoir Jack Shepherd
Thomas Al Weaver
Leah Ruth Negga
Bethlehem Rabbi Ken Bones
Levi Gawn Grainger
Abimael David Sterne

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