James Cosmo plays an army carpenter who obeys orders but loses a son.
Tony Robinson plays a mysterious Judas Iscariot - a double agent who must confront his past.
Helen Baxendale portrays an abused servant who spots a chance to win genuine affection.
Peter France plays a man who outwardly appears to have everything.
Joss Ackland plays the failed revolutionary who gets a second chance when he meets "a born loser" in prison.
A widow loses her son – but a mysterious stranger reunites them.
Jonathan Pryce plays the thief crucified alongside Jesus.