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Manchester Passion is a British television special which was broadcast by BBC Three on 14 April 2006. Created and scripted by Andy King-Dabbs and Stephen Powell as a follow-up to BBC Classical Music's previous BBC Three special, Flashmob – The Opera, it was a contemporary retelling of the Passion of Jesus Christ set to British popular music, broadcast live from various locations in Manchester, England, culminating with the procession of a large, lighted cross to the main stage at Albert Square. The broadcast was presented and narrated by Keith Allen, and starred Darren Morfitt as Jesus. Denise Johnson played Mary, Tim Booth played Judas, and Nicholas Bailey played Peter. Music was provided by a 16-piece string orchestra and soloists on accordion, cello, and guitar. The BBC Executive Producer was Sue Judd and the music arrangements were by Philip Sheppard.
Original Release
04/14/2006
Cast
Name | Character |
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Keith Allen | Presenter / Pontius Pilate |
Darren Morfitt | Jesus / Jesus of Nazareth |
Denise Johnson | Mary |
Tim Booth | Judas |
Nicholas R. Bailey | Peter |
Chris Bisson | Barabbas |
Debbie Bowers | Peter's accuser #1 |
Anna French | Peter's accuser #2 |
Danny Thornton | Peter's accuser #3 |
Andy McGowan | Thief / fellow prisoner |
Directors
Writers
Andy King-Dabbs, Stephen Powell
Cast
Name | Character |
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Keith Allen | Presenter / Pontius Pilate |
Darren Morfitt | Jesus / Jesus of Nazareth |
Denise Johnson | Mary |
Tim Booth | Judas |
Nicholas R. Bailey | Peter |
Chris Bisson | Barabbas |
Debbie Bowers | Peter's accuser #1 |
Anna French | Peter's accuser #2 |
Danny Thornton | Peter's accuser #3 |
Andy McGowan | Thief / fellow prisoner |
Ian Gregg | Thief / fellow prisoner |
Eamonn O'Dwyer | Man In Van |
Tony Wilson | Self / Himself |
Sam Brackenbury | Disciple |
Jason Jump | Disciple |
Rhydian Lewis | Disciple |
Marcus MacFarlane | Disciple |
Wes Nike | Disciple |
Miles O'Brien | Disciple |
Mukesh .C. Patel | Disciple |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Sue Judd | Executive Producer |
Ged Gray | Producer |
Peter Maniura | Producer |
Lisa Quilter | Producer |