Paul Nicholas meets writers, directors and actors who have told the story of Jesus Christ on stage and screen. With contributions from Tim Rice, Cliff Richard, Marti Webb and Melvyn Bragg.
Jesus Christ Superstar lyricist Tim Rice, the show's current stars, Glenn Carter and Ramon Tikaram (above), and Marti Webb, who appeared in the original production of Godspell, are among the contributors to this examination of how the Gospel story has been dramatised on stage and screen. Paul Nicholas who also played the part of Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ Superstar is the presenter.
PLUS ...Wet Wet Wet 10: a Decade On traces the band's progress from teen idols to accomplished songwriters and musicians (R2, 6.30pm) ... Verdi's Don Carlo is this week's Opera on 3 live from New York's Met (R3,5.30pm).