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The Mysteries (1985–1986)
TV Series | Drama

The Mysteries (1985–1986)

TV Series | Drama

The National Theatre's production of the medieval English mystery plays, filmed in the midst of the audience, telling the Bible story from the creation to the last judgement.

Seasons

3 | 2 | 1 See all

Directors

Derek Bailey (television director) | Bill Bryden (stage director) (Stage Director)

Writers

Tony Harrison | Derek Bailey | Bill Bryden

Producers

Derek Bailey (producer) | Bill Bryden (producer)

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Editor

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Updated Dec 22, 1985

Release date (First episode)

Dec 22, 1985 (United Kingdom)

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

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Cast	+ Add Cast
22 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Brenda Blethyn Mary Magdalene / Mary Mary Magdalene / Mary See fewer	3	Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Don Warrington Angel Gabriel Angel Gabriel See fewer	3	Death in Paradise (2011)
Robert Stephens Pontius Pilate / Herod Pontius Pilate / Herod See fewer	3	Romeo and Juliet (1968)
Jack Shepherd Lucifer / Judas / Satan Lucifer / Judas / Satan See fewer	3	The Golden Compass (2007)
Karl Johnson Jesus / Abel Jesus / Abel See fewer	3	Hot Fuzz (2007)
John Tams Thomas / Shepherd Thomas / Shepherd See fewer	3	Sharpe (1993)
Robert Oates Cain / Barabas / Disciple Cain / Barabas / Disciple See fewer	3	The Fifth Element (1997)
Brian Glover God / Cayphas God / Cayphas See fewer	3	Alien³ (1992)
Edna Doré Mary Mother / Mrs. Noah Mary Mother / Mrs. Noah See fewer	3	Les Misérables (1998)
Eve Matheson Eve / Mary Salome Eve / Mary Salome See fewer	3	Persuasion (I) (2022)
Derek Newark First Soldier / Abraham First Soldier / Abraham See fewer	3	The Blue Max (1966)
Dinah Stabb Actress Actress See fewer	3	Get Him to the Greek (2010)
Trevor Ray Second Soldier / Shepherd Second Soldier / Shepherd See fewer	3	Children of the Stones (1977)
Howard Goorney Noah / John Baptist / Paul Noah / John Baptist / Paul See fewer	3	Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
James Grant Peter / Wise Man Peter / Wise Man See fewer	3	Dead Alive (1992)
Anthony Trent Annas / Herod's Son Annas / Herod's Son See fewer	3	Winter Flight (1984)
Stephen Petcher Adam / Blind Man / John Adam / Blind Man / John See fewer	3	Poirot (1989)
Dave Hill Third Soldier / Joseph Third Soldier / Joseph See fewer	3	Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972)
Christopher Gilbert Wise Man / Simon Cyrene / Disciple Wise Man / Simon Cyrene / Disciple See fewer	3	Diversions (1976)
Phil Langham Angel Angel See fewer	3	Play for Today (1970)
David Busby Angel Angel See fewer	3	The Mysteries (1985)
Jim Carter Mak / Fourth Soldier Mak / Fourth Soldier See fewer	2	Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)