Series synopsis
Easter Tales is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on April 16, 2000. It ended on April 22, 2000.
Set inside the crumbling walls of a dilapidated Victorian sanatorium, eight mysterious characters reveal their secret stories to the visiting camera. The eight are linked by one unifying and crucial event in their lives: each of them has had an encounter with Jesus of Nazareth in some way — an experience that has left an indelible mark.
Premise
Set inside the crumbling walls of a dilapidated Victorian sanatorium, eight mysterious characters reveal their secret stories to the visiting camera. The eight are linked by one unifying and crucial event in their lives: each of them has had an encounter with Jesus of Nazareth in some way — an experience that has left an indelible mark.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- James Cosmo as The Centurion
- Tony Robinson as Judas Iscariot
- Helen Baxendale as The Servant Girl
- Joss Ackland as Barabbas
- Peter France as The Rich Man
- Eileen Atkins as The Mourner
- Jonathan Pryce as The Thief
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | April 16, 2000 | April 22, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Centurion James Cosmo plays an army carpenter who obeys orders but loses a son. |
April 16, 2000 |
| 2 |
Judas Iscariot Tony Robinson plays a mysterious Judas Iscariot - a double agent who must confront his past. |
April 17, 2000 |
| 3 |
The Servant Girl Helen Baxendale portrays an abused servant who spots a chance to win genuine affection. |
April 18, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 16, 2000 |
| Last aired | April 22, 2000 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | Ended |