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King of Kings

This biblical epic concentrates on three main elements of the New Testament story - the life of Christ, the tensions between Herod's court and the Roman administration culminating in the execution of John the Baptist and, finally the story of Barabbas.

2 hours, 34 minutes

Last on

Mon 22 Dec 202509:15
BBC Two

Credits

Jesus ChristJeffrey Hunter
John the BaptistRobert Ryan
MarySiobhan McKenna
Pontius PilateHurd Hatfield
HerodiasRita Gam
BarabbasHarry Guardino
JudasRip Torn
Herod AntipasFrank Thring
LuciusRon Randell
ClaudiaViveca Lindfors
SalomeBrigid Bazlen
DirectorNicholas Ray
ProducerSamuel Bronston
WriterPhilip Yordan

Broadcasts

  • Fri 18 Apr 201413:00
    BBC Two
  • Sun 5 Apr 201513:30
    BBC Two
  • Sun 27 Mar 201612:25
    BBC Two
  • Fri 14 Apr 201714:40
    BBC Two
  • Tue 15 Dec 202013:45
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales
  • Tue 15 Dec 202014:35
    BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
  • Fri 2 Apr 202114:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 18 Dec 202109:25
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 15 Apr 202214:30
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Christmas Eve 202209:55
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 7 Apr 202310:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 22 Dec 202310:45
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 21 Jul 202406:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 20 Dec 202408:30
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 18 Apr 202508:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Mon 22 Dec 202509:15
    BBC Two except Scotland

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