First UK Transmission date: BBC1, 1st to 3rd May 1999
Synopsis
Every three years, the village of Salthurst, Devon, comes together to put on it's own Passion play. Everyone has their part - from costume-maker to God.
This year, for the first time, they hire a professional actor to play Jesus.
The passion he ignites, reveals the communities carefully covered cracks.
Episode 1:
Daniel, a professional actor, arrives in a North Devon village to play Jesus in a production of the Passion play. His presence draws a lot of attention - not least from the happily married Ellie.
Episode 2:
The attraction between Daniel and Ellie intensifies. Feeling guilty, Ellie tries to avoid him. However, when Neil and the band are asked to perform in Bristol she changes her mind.
Episode 3:
As the day of the Passion play's performance draws closer, Ellie and Daniel's relationship reaches a critical stage. Will they have to pay the price for the kind of passion that comes only one in a lifetime?
Reviews
Unfortunately we have no reviews of Paul's role, as Daniel, in this three-part drama, if you have any, please let us know! Originally screened over Easter week-end 1999, it has since been repeated in both the UK and the USA.
However, we do have some interviews where Paul has talked about The Passion, click the links below to check them out. If you have subscribed to our Greeny club, you can see the full text of these interviews on the Greeny Interviews page
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Unfortunately we have no reviews of Paul's role, as Daniel, in this three-part drama, if you have any, please let us know! Originally screened over Easter week-end 1999, it has since been repeated in both the UK and the USA.