The Nativity

Season

2010

7.7

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.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Part 1

Joachim and Anna arrange their daughter Mary's marriage. Meanwhile, the shepherd Thomas struggles with taxation and his wife's illness. A group of Magi gather to discuss the signs they read in the stars.

S1 • E2

Part 2

Mary will give birth to God's son; but unable to tell Joseph her secret, she leaves to stay with her cousin Elizabeth. Thomas's situation worsens. Three Magi set off on a long journey.

S1 • E3

Part 3

Joachim begs Joseph to take Mary away, as she faces stoning for being unwed and pregnant. Herod becomes suspicious of the Magi's mission. Thomas finds no comfort in the foretold Messiah.