BBC teams up with Wonderhood for ‘landmark’ four-part series on Jesus Christ

The BBC has commissioned what it is calling an ambitious new landmark series on the life and world of Jesus Christ, to be produced by Wonderhood Studios.

Jack Bootle

Aiming to expand our understanding of one the most influential people in history, the four-part series is due to air in 2027 and will draw on historical research, archaeological discoveries and technological innovation.

Through cinematic storytelling, it will explore the turbulent political, social, religious and cultural forces that shaped his life and legacy. Historical analysis, along with contributions from major Christian thinkers, and Jewish and Muslim faith leaders, will set out the significance of his story.

It has been commissioned by Jack Bootle, head of specialist factual at the BBC, and Daisy Scalchi, head of religion and ethics, and is executive produced by Rory Wheeler (A House Through Time), Samantha Anstiss and Tom Garton.

Annabel Hobley (World War II with Tom Hanks) is showrunner and Owen Gower (The Essex Murders) is series director. ITV Studios is handling international distribution.