The Nativity

2010 NR 2h 00m 7.6

Explores the troubled times of turn of the millennium Judea, bringing legend to vibrant life, but rooting the action in a world we can all recognise & understand.

Taking place around the turn of the millennium, this four part series follows three entwining tales based on the Biblical story of the birth of Jesus Christ. In Nazareth, Joseph, a carpenter, courts teenager Mary. Meanwhile in Bethlehem, a shepherd called Thomas struggles under heavy taxation. And somewhere to the East, Magi gather to discuss the signs of a great event they see foretold in the stars. All their lives are brought together when Mary is visited by an angel and told she will give birth to the son of God.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1

1. Part 1

Aired: Dec 20, 2010

Joachim and Anna arrange their daughter Mary's marriage. Meanwhile, the sheph...

Episode 2 Part 2

2. Part 2

Aired: Dec 21, 2010

Mary will give birth to God's son; but unable to tell Joseph her secret, she ...

Episode 3 Part 3

3. Part 3

Aired: Dec 22, 2010

Joachim begs Joseph to take Mary away, as she faces stoning for being unwed a...

Episode 4 Part 4

4. Part 4

Aired: Dec 23, 2010

The three stories converge in Bethlehem, as Mary goes into labor, Thomas rece...

Info about The Nativity

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres: Drama