Over four half-hour episodes the drama tells the traditional tale known to millions from a very human perspective.
With Mary and Joseph’s enduring love story at the centre this familiar story is given a contemporary twist, as the drama follows Joseph and Mary from their initial courtship – Joseph desperate to win the heart of Mary – to his emotional turmoil at her unexpected pregnancy.
Writer, Tony Jordan (creator of Life on Mars and writer of Eastenders) said: “The challenge for me was to retell a story that has been told countless times before, a story that everyone knows intimately, yet to do so in a way that will still surprise and move you, to see parts of the story you’d never seen before.
“I really think that we’ve achieved that and I’m incredibly proud to have been asked by the BBC to be involved in such a wonderful project.”
Rich in colour and humour, the remarkable events that led up to Jesus’s birth will unfold across the four nights, from the epic journey of the wise men to the poignant tale of Thomas – a poor shepherd – whose waning faith in God is revived as he kneels beside the crib of the newborn king.
Jordan’s Nativity is a spectacular Christmas treat for the whole family.
Dates for broadcast are yet to be announced, but will be at the same time over four consecutive days leading up to Christmas.
Thanks for pointing this out! I would have missed it otherwise. Yay, the system works.