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The Book of Life

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Satire. It's New Year's Eve 1999 and Jesus arrives at JFK airport with his assistant, Magdalena. Over the course of the day, he risks banishment from heaven and gets involved in a debate with Satan over whether the souls of humans on Earth are really worth saving.
Ends 2.00am
(1998) (S)
Films: pp 51-80 ****

Contributors

Director:
Hal Hartley
Jesus Christ:
Martin Donovan
Magdalena:
PJ Harvey
Satan Thomas:
Jay Ryan
Dave:
David Simonds
Source: Radio Times

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