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I'd never even heard of this 1999 film, which has just been broadcast on Talking Pictures TV and can now be seen on it's catch-up service. I found myself becoming more and more involved with the characters as the story developed and was on tenterhooks right up until the end. Gina McKee is always worth watching, and the relationship between her character and the outsider who has been recruited to play Jesus is convincingly depicted. Paul Nicholls and the other leading cast members all give strong performances. Although the was a BBC Wales production ,it was filmed in Devon. Definitely recommended!

Surely this is the version against which all others must be judged? Outstanding performances by the two leads. Like all good dramas, it wasn't afraid to take its time , and yet there wasn't a wasted minute from start to finish.