The Manchester Passion 2006

A passion play set in Manchester telling the story of Jesus Christ through music and song from the area.
BBC3

[@samacw]

I probably still re-watch this every 6 months. One of those rare moments of excellent British TV which never got it's true moment and celebration

[@Mistardmuster]

This is probably one of the most brilliant things I've ever come across.

[@HotShotRuksy]

Watch Preston Passion 2

[@helenkreissl]

We were there. So moving.

[@Soamsie]

Shall never forget watching this. An incredible experience.

[@kaykaysatc9703]

I'm the girl with glasses at 59.52 behind her ..brilliant night

[@phillipevans2082]

I am writing this today on Easter Sunday 2015. It really doesn't seem like a whole nine years since I watched this when broadcast live in 2006. During that long time, in fact every Easter since, I have tried to obtain the visual record of this production, but to no avail. Apparently it never made it to DVD - such a shame. Can you believe my amazement and relief that this year I find the complete production on KZbin. I can't thank the uploader enough - thank you, thank you, thank you! The live show, a modern musical take on the Passion play but keeping to the original story as told, was extremely well done and quite enthralling. Now at last, future generations can enjoy and appreciate it. The quality of the video isn't quite up to the standard we expect today, especially in full screen mode, but if this is the only record of the show we have, then I'm perfectly happy to overlook that.

[@jeffwalker7185]

I can't understand why the BBC has not released this on a DVD or Bluray. I have looked many times. I am an ardent atheist and would buy it - watched it live in 2006.

[@paulhallows5498]

My dad enjoyed this when it was on tv. He became a Christian shortly after then.

[@rufdymond]

It was a great night - I was there in the crowd, was so proud of my city that night.....

[@antonyhobbs1144]

Today is 22nd Feb 2018 and Ive watched it every year since it first went out IT IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE PASSION STORY EVER

[@stephx9495]

We watched this in our RE class and we had a sub. It was complete silence except for Judas singing and then he started singing really high and we all died with laughter XDDDDDDDD

[@AngelicusImmortus]

Absolutely awesome! Watched it live. Stunning.

[@bryancallaghan5404]

So proud to be a Manc

[@thecoasiisalwayschanging2342]

what a moment to rewatch this in the shadow of recent events in manchester.

[@dadada486]

Not religious, but when i watched this on easter of 2006, i thought it was a amazing!

[@HallNorth]

Probably the best thing I've ever seen on telly - fantastic! Thanks for putting it up!

[@mtracey7244]

Thank you so very much for uploading this !! I have been searching for it since it was originally broadcast .....

[@andreahall7722]

I absolutely love this!!...I've watched it every Easter since the first time I saw it live in 2006! :)

[@evilrobottolhurst]

+Marlene- this was a brilliant one-off. I don't think the BBC has mentioned what Easter is ever since! ;)

[@amjohnston82]

I've been looking for this for ages! Thank you for uploading it :-)

[@supernffc]

Why has this never been released on DVD?

[@evilrobottolhurst]

Good Friday 2018. 31,559 views. 2017-8 4,118 views. 2016-7 4,869 views. 2015-6 6,303 views. If one person sees this and gets some insight into what it's all about, then it's worth it. Thanks Eddie!

[@ThomasKelly669]

That was pure magic 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🕊🇬🇧 Mashallah

[@rosebooth7367]

Thank you so much Eddie.. I'm not religious but thought this was amazing when I first saw it on BBC 3 :)

[@mydeliverer100]

Thank you so much for putting this on, I too have been looking for this ever since I watched it the first time it aired, can't wait to watch the Preston Passion on Good Friday!

[@kaykaysatc9703]

I was there wavin at the camera when the cross went past in Albert sq

[@mancityfan45]

this was totally awesome. was so glad I went.

[@heatherchadwick4203]

totally awesome and truly emmotional

[@thisisjukebox]

love this production, very good. Manchester!

[@MrMetaldisciple]

Thank You Soooo Much For Posting This! Loved this the first time I saw it and it's not available on DVD or been repeated since! Thank You

[@alissaharder]

this is very well done

[@Trancilian]

I've been looking for this ever since it aired.

[@evilrobottolhurst]

2016. 22,572 views and 42 comments. 6,303 views in under a year! Still a masterpiece.

[@kerrybusbridge7528]

Is there a hd version of this, I have been looking for this for years

[@mattnat4539]

Was brilliant telly still worth a watch

[@lakesummitabelo8848]

no way they added wonderwall

[@kirstenskillen1894]

thank you for uploading

[@H3L3Z]

That was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! Im from Preston and this beats the Preston Passion by Miiiiillllleeeessssss!! Preston Passion is dire compared to this WELL DONE MANCHESTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HotShotRuksy]

I am from Preston and took part in it and I even think this 1 was better traffic wise as in Preston we only had 2 locations and buses cars was still passing Were supposed be doing one like this in 2016 thats moving

[@pinkoustica]

wow. hope someone adapts this in my country the Philippines!

[@marlenevandenbos4382]

I can't believe this has been a one time activity in Manchester! Or is it annual, but was it only broadcasted once? We've sort of 'adopted' the concept in The Netherlands and have just enjoyed the 5th edition. It still attracks more viewers each year. It continues to move me...

[@evilrobottolhurst]

+Marlene van den Bos Which bands do you have? is it on KZbin? I would love to see the Passion with the music of Focus...

[@marlenevandenbos4382]

Robert Tolhurst I don't know when you have posted this, I just now noticed the 'message'... In case your question is still 'valid': last Thursday we have had the 6th edition of The Passion in the Netherlands. And actually, just last week the first US version was done in the US (New Orleans) on Fox (we have just watched the Replay on Fox Europe) - pretty powerful performances of f.e. Seal. I kept thinking however how awesome a UK version would be, with all the musical talent there, and not as 'commercial' as in the US. You can find clips from the US version on KZbin, just searching 'The Passion USA'. There are many Dutch clips through 'The Passion 2015' (or '... 2014' etc) - but the songs are all in Dutch... I personally find the 2012 and 2013 editions the most impressive, both in location and in performances. But then again, I speak Dutch.... :-)

[@marlenevandenbos4382]

As I said: no music from Focus (yet)....

[@way2muchNFO]

Wow

[@evilrobottolhurst]

That is brilliant. Who would have thought the only person who has ever explained crucifixion to me would be Lily Allen's dad? From 2006 so now seven years old. This year I appreciated the SPQR branding round Pilate and on the riot squad van, and first noticed that, for the big finale, everyone is celebrating Jesus's EPIC WIN at Easter although he is no longer physically with them. Easter record: watch?v=4MyJHh451Y4

[@mostlynull]

Tyler Perry jacked this concept for US television. Huh.

[@addhoc256]

So much better than what we have to look at every year in The Netherlands. The snackbar, the Quantanamo Bay orange overall; all the best parts are taken out nowadays and the delivery lacks wit and is too static. And Manchester has better music and lyrics. The most passionate Passion is this first one. The audience is better too.

[@evilrobottolhurst]

3pm on Good Friday 2013. Share this today, still only another 5,000 views! (total 7,280)

[@HotShotRuksy]

@H3L3Z its kind of because preston let traffic pass- They supposed be doing another 2016 dunno if televised though

[@evilrobottolhurst]

13/4/2014. Only nine comments (including google+ non-comments?) since last year. And currently 11,383 views.

[@lindseymcgowan7354]

Why was this never brought out on DVD and music on CD??? I'll never know.

[@manchesterm12google.comman68]

7 Years ago

[@sandyflugstonemullet]

I love the up to date 'in your face' style of this passion play in the centre of Manchester. Well done for putting this on in a country that is fast being dictated to by Islam. This is a love story to end all love stories. A God who loves YOU so much he paid for OUR sin by taking the wrath of God upon Himself. He LOVES YOU and aches to have a relationship with you. The cross was His means to make that possible.

[@evilrobottolhurst]

So views in 2018-9: 5075; 2018: 4118; 2017: 4869; 2016: 6303. One of the best things on the Tube

[@strangerdanger7448]

2020: 38K :)

[@evilrobottolhurst]

Good Friday 2020 total was 40,113 (2,000 of which seem to have been in the last two days). 2019 was 36,634. So even though the audience is in lockdown views are down to 3,479, the lowest in five years! Someone else has put this up though.

[@evilrobottolhurst]

Easter 2024, 53,366. 3,300 a year, as 2006 is gradually the year someone now doing A-Levels was born...

[@SteveMcSteveface-vi6vy]

I still think this is awesome - thanks for sharing! nowthisiswhatiwouldcallmusic.com/2015/04/03/the-easter-story-manchester-music-passion/

[@CollabLuvIn]

If we get the funding then it will be in Preston Next year

[@jeanettevirtue7054]

Fantastic!!!🌈🌈❤️❤️

[@alcockell]

Well- as a raising-hell archetype, it worked - as he was clearly known to everyone at the time..

[@evilrobottolhurst]

I can't believe that, after 11 months on KZbin, this excellent programme has only had just over 2,000 views and 8 comments. The only good thing ever on BBC3 lol. The interviews are a bit like a spoof. "So - you are a Nigerian pastor?" "Yes - Jesus died for us on the cr..." "Super. Now back to Pontius Pilate in the studio". It never struck me that the singing was not live but it is so perfect, it must be pre-recorded. And is Lily Allen's dad typecast as Pilate lol?

[@bradloader1512]

This is fantastic. I lent my VHS copy to someone (you know who you are) and it came back damaged (wasn't their fault)

[@evilrobottolhurst]

2015. 16,269 views and 38 comments!

[@CollabLuvIn]

When i googled Preston Passion Why has manchester passion come up

[@Lorenzo-cp7qs]

Cos Preston is shit

[@mikejc74]

Complete atheist, but can't fault this. "Sit Down In Sympathy"

[@utawkinterme9428]

Just want you to know, God is real. Jesus did happen and wants you to receive him in your life. He's been my best friend for over 68 years. Only person incapable of letting you down. Honest. I have no reason to lie.

[@ciarand67]

Why is this on a celtic channel!?

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Should have had Ian Brown as Jesus

[@CollabLuvIn]

Preston one was better- because manchester passion just stuck to the story and only had a 14 people involved, We can we had other 3000 involved with the choir,dancers,active audience,audience,and the people in dramas

[@Lorenzo-cp7qs]

Was it bollocks. Preston is forgotten. The legends were involved with the Manchester one.

[@JJCsProductions123]

thats my uncle darren moffit

[@creasemason6347]

55:44

[@glennkerinkopschiphorst2602]

Six yers

[@BlackParade01]

the dutch version is better.....

[@evilrobottolhurst]

+Lars Hoeijmans Have they ever done one with Focus and Golden Earring? I would love to see everyone with their heads down, plotting to kill Jesus, then Pilate looks up and says "pom pom!"

[@thankyou2532]

+Lars Hoeijmans is the dutch version on youtube

[@BlackParade01]

Robert Tolhurst unfortunately not.

[@BlackParade01]

thankyou2532 yes, look at the channel named: "The Passion". But its only dutch songs so you won't understand it. But the US version is also great and you can understand that one (i think)

[@bipedalame]

judea?? Palestina

[@isaacthompson3600]

Back then it was called Judea. The name may change but it'll always be the holy land for all Abraham's people

[@AshleyJWoods]

why am i laughing so hard at pilate and jesus singing Wonderwall together?

[@Blindbarry69]

People actually enjoy this shit😂