Dennis Potter's controversial reading of the life of Christ, with Jesus portrayed as a hearty, fiery, well-meaning carpenter who believes that people should try to love their enemies rather than fight all the time, but who is racked by self doubt as to whether or not he is the popularly anticipated Messiah.

Jesus Christ

Pontius Pilate

Caiaphas

Peter

Judas Iscariot

Roman Commander
Procla

Andrew
Roman Centurion

1st Soldier
2nd Soldier
Zealot
1st Heckler
2nd Heckler
Young Officer
James
Philip

Ruth
1st Priest
2nd Priest