Channel 4 Crucifixion (2012)

When Jesus was a boy, did he kill another child? Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute or an apostle?

Has the tomb of Jesus Christ been found? With the help of archaeologists, DNA analysts, biblical scholars and statisticians, join Academy award-winning filmmaker, James Cameron as he follows the trail of clues that could lead to the greatest discovery of all time. This gripping two-hour special sheds new light on the story of one very well-known family.

Unraveling an epic human drama filled with suspense, political intrigue, brutal religious persecution and sheer luck – Dr Michael Scott looks at how the religious and political force of Christianity became permanently woven into the fabric of the Roman Empire becoming the official religion of the Roman Empire. This is the story of how, in less than four centuries, the little known cult of Jesus rose from a disparate collection of beliefs into a dynamic, coherent force that would one day dominate the world.

There's Something About Mary Magdelene brings together fresh insights and dramatically reassesses the Church’s sinner-turned-saint, based on compelling new research into ancient texts discovered in the last century. The 2,000-year-old story of this Christian icon features leading experts on both sides of the controversy, and is told through dramatic re-enactments set against stunning Mediterranean landscapes, as well as sumptuous Renaissance paintings and architecture.

The three-part documentary brings to life a Biblical story that has always struck fear into the hearts of mankind: the story of the Ten Plagues, a catastrophic series of natural and environmental disasters. Using the Scriptures as a historical source, scientists, historians and theologians can now prove that the account of the Plagues was based on actual events. Their trailblazing scientific research yields startling new theories and sheds new light on the Bible.

Today, biblical archaeologists and scholars rub shoulders with scientists. They're all scouring the globe for the most elusive and controversial goal in biblical research, to find out whether or not the stories of the Bible are based on real events.

Today, biblical archaeologists and scholars rub shoulders with scientists. They re all scouring the globe for the most elusive and controversial goal in biblical research, to find out whether or not the stories of the Bible are based on real events.

Today, biblical archaeologists and scholars rub shoulders with scientists. They re all scouring the globe for the most elusive and controversial goal in biblical research, to find out whether or not the stories of the Bible are based on real events.

A documentary film that looks at the alleged discovery of what appears to be the missing gospel written by Judas Iscariot. Starting with the history of the document and how it was passed around the black market as various attempted sales failed, this looks at the popular conception of Judas within the bible while the attempted restoration continues, threatening (if it is genuine) to challenge all that we know about the character.

Music and readings for Holy Week and Easter from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge. The world-famous Choir, directed by Stephen Cleobury, sing some of the best-loved choral music for the season, including God So Loved the World (Stainer), Hallelujah (Handel's Messiah) and Ubi Caritas (Durufle). The Choir is joined by mezzo soprano Kiandra Howarth for a glorious performance of the Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni).