Testament: The Bible in Animation: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Added content
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
Removing link(s) / list item(s) Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Rebecca Egan closed as delete (XFDcloser)
 
(42 intermediate revisions by 27 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2014}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2014}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2014}}
{{refimprove|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| show_name = {{nowrap|Testament: The Bible in Animation}}
| name = {{nowrap|Testament: The Bible in Animation}}
| image =
| image =
| caption = UK DVD Box-Set
| caption =
| show_name_2 = Testament: Y Beibl Wedi'i Animeiddio (Wales)<br>''Testament: The Bible in Animation'' (US and UK)
| alt_name = Testament: Y Beibl Wedi'i Animeiddio (Wales)<br>''Testament: The Bible in Animation'' (US and UK)
| genre = [[Animation]], [[Drama]]
| genre = [[Animation]], [[Drama]]
| creator = Naomi Jones
| creator = Naomi Jones
| developer = [[Derek W. Hayes]]
| developer = [[Derek W. Hayes]]
| writer = [[Richard Everett]]
| writer = [[Richard Everett]]
| creative_director = Martin Lamb
| creative_director = Martin Lamb
| country = UK/Russia
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English<br/>Wales
| language = English<br/>Welsh
| num_seasons = 1
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 9
| num_episodes = 9
| executive_producer = {{ubl|Naomi Jones}}
| executive_producer = {{ubl|Naomi Jones}}
| producer = Gary Hurst
| producer = Gary Hurst
| company = [[Christmas Films]], [[S4C]] and [[Right angle]]
| company = [[Christmas Films]], [[S4C]] and [[Right angle]]
⚫
| channel = [[BBC2]] (UK)<br>[[S4C]] (Wales)<br>[[HBO]] (US)
| distributor =
| first_aired = {{Start date|1996|10|11|df=yes}}
⚫
| channel = [[BBC2]] (UK)<br>[[S4C]] (Wales)<br>[[HBO]] (US)
| last_aired = {{End date|1996|12|06|df=yes}}
| picture_format = [[Aspect ratio (image)#4:3 standard|4:3]]
| audio_format = Stereo
| first_aired = 11 October 1996 (Welsh)<br/>16 October 1996 (English)
| last_aired = 6 December 1996 (Welsh)<br/>11 December 1996 (English)
}}
}}


'''''Testament: The Bible in Animation''''' is a 1996k British-Russian-Welsh Christian animated series that was produced by and shown on [[S4C|Sianel 4 Cymru]] (S4C). It was also shown on the BBC. It featured animated versions of stories from the Bible, each story using its own unique style of animation, including stop-motion animation. It ran for one series of nine episodes in the United Kingdom and won one [[Emmy Award|Emmy]], with three nominations, in the United States. It includes the song "[[Adiemus (song)|Adiemus]]" as its intro.
'''''Testament: The Bible in Animation''''' is a 1996 British animated series that was produced by and shown on [[S4C|Sianel 4 Cymru]] (S4C). It was also shown on the BBC. It featured animated versions of stories from the Bible, each story using its own unique style of animation, including [[stop-motion animation]]. It ran for one series of nine episodes in the United Kingdom and won one [[Emmy Award|Emmy]], with three nominations, in the United States. It includes the song "[[Adiemus (song)|Adiemus]]" as its intro.{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}


It shares several similarities with ''[[Shakespeare: The Animated Tales]]'' and the film ''[[The Miracle Maker (2000 film)|The Miracle Maker]]'', sharing many of the same voice talents and styles of animation.
The show was produced by Christmas Films and [[S4C]], who also created the 1992-1994 series ''[[Shakespeare: The Animated Tales]]'' and the 2000 film ''[[The Miracle Maker (2000 film)|The Miracle Maker]]'', sharing many of the same voice talents and styles of animation.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Erickson |first1=Hal |title=Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 |date=2005 |edition=2nd |publisher=McFarland & Co |isbn=978-1476665993 |page=842}}</ref>


== Series overview ==
== Series overview ==
Line 36: Line 32:
| link1 = #Episodes
| link1 = #Episodes
| episodes1 = 9
| episodes1 = 9
| start1 = October 11, 1996 (S4C Version)<br>October 16, 1996 (BBC Wales Version)
| start1 = 11 October 1996 (S4C version)<br>16 October 1996 (BBC Wales version)
| end1 = December 6, 1996 (S4C Version)<br>December 11, 1996 (BBC Wales Version)
| end1 = 6 December 1996 (S4C version)<br>11 December 1996 (BBC Wales version)
}}
}}


Line 45: Line 41:
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Creation and the Flood
|Title = Creation and the Flood
|Aux2 = [[Traditional animation#Cel overlay|Cel animation]] and [[Paint-on-glass animation|Paint on glass]]
|Aux2 = [[Stop motion]] and [[Paint-on-glass animation|Paint on glass]]
|Aux3 = [[Book of Genesis|Genesis]]
|Aux3 = [[Book of Genesis|Genesis]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|10|11|df=y}} (S4C Version)<br />16 October 1996 (BBC Wales Version)
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|10|11|df=yes}} (S4C version)<br />16 October 1996 (BBC Wales version)
|ShortSummary = As [[Genesis flood narrative|his ark crosses the drowned Earth]], [[Noah]] tells his family the story of [[Adam]] and [[Eve]], the fall of [[Satan|Lucifer]], and [[Fall of man|the banishment from Eden]].
|ShortSummary = As [[Genesis flood narrative|his ark crosses the drowned Earth]], [[Noah]] tells his family the story of [[Adam]] and [[Eve]], the fall of [[Satan|Lucifer]], and [[Fall of man|the banishment from Eden]].
| LineColor = 4B3621
| LineColor = 4B3621
Line 54: Line 50:
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Abraham
|Title = Abraham
|Aux2 = [[Stop motion]]
|Aux2 = Stop motion
|Aux3 = Genesis
|Aux3 = Genesis
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|10|18|df=y}} (S4C Version)<br />23 October 1996 (BBC Wales Version)
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|10|18|df=yes}} (S4C version)<br />23 October 1996 (BBC Wales version)
|ShortSummary = When God told [[Abraham]] that he and his wife [[Sarah]] would have a son, Abraham was astounded, for Sarah was long past child bearing age, but God assigned to Abraham the honour of being the "Father of Many Nations." Overjoyed at the birth of his son [[Isaac]], Abraham was horrified by the next command from God, to offer his son as a [[Binding of Isaac|sacrifice to Him]].
|ShortSummary = When God told [[Abraham]] that he and his wife [[Sarah]] would have a son, Abraham was astounded, for Sarah was long past child bearing age, but God assigned to Abraham the honour of being the "Father of Many Nations." Overjoyed at the birth of his son [[Isaac]], Abraham was horrified by the next command from God, to offer his son as a [[Binding of Isaac|sacrifice to Him]].
| LineColor = 4B3621
| LineColor = 4B3621
Line 65: Line 61:
|Aux2 = Stop motion
|Aux2 = Stop motion
|Aux3 = Genesis
|Aux3 = Genesis
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|10|25|df=y}} (S4C Version)<br />30 October 1996 (BBC Wales Version)
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|10|25|df=yes}} (S4C version)<br />30 October 1996 (BBC Wales version)
|ShortSummary = [[Slavery in ancient Egypt|Sold into slavery]] by his jealous brothers, [[Joseph (Genesis)|Joseph]] uses his skills to [[Dream interpretation|interpret dreams]] and becomes seated at the right hand of the [[Pharaoh]] himself.
|ShortSummary = [[Slavery in ancient Egypt|Sold into slavery]] by his jealous brothers, [[Joseph (Genesis)|Joseph]] uses his skills to [[Dream interpretation|interpret dreams]] and becomes seated at the right hand of the [[Pharaoh]] himself.
| LineColor = 4B3621
| LineColor = 4B3621
Line 72: Line 68:
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = Moses
|Title = Moses
|Aux2 = Cel animation
|Aux2 = [[Traditional animation#Cel overlay|Cel animation]]
|Aux3 = [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]]
|Aux3 = [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|11|1|df=y}} (S4C Version)<br />6 November 1996 (BBC Wales Version)
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|11|01|df=yes}} (S4C version)<br />6 November 1996 (BBC Wales version)
|ShortSummary = Fleeing after murdering an [[Overseer of Upper Egypt|Egyptian overseer]], the Hebrew [[Moses]] settles in the land of [[Midian]]. But one day he is [[Burning bush|visited]] by [[Yahweh|God]] who instructs him to return to [[Ancient Egypt|Egypt]] and, with the help of his brother [[Aaron]] and [[Plagues of Egypt|ten devastating plagues]], free [[The Exodus|the Israelites from the iron grip]] of the [[Merneptah|pharaoh Merneptah]].
|ShortSummary = Fleeing after murdering an [[Overseer of Upper Egypt|Egyptian overseer]], the Hebrew [[Moses]] settles in the land of [[Midian]]. But one day he is [[Burning bush|visited]] by [[Yahweh|God]] who instructs him to return to [[Ancient Egypt|Egypt]] and, with the help of his brother [[Aaron]] and [[Plagues of Egypt|ten devastating plagues]], free [[The Exodus|the Israelites from the iron grip]] of the [[Merneptah|pharaoh Merneptah]].
| LineColor = 4B3621
| LineColor = 4B3621
Line 83: Line 79:
|Aux2 = Stop motion
|Aux2 = Stop motion
|Aux3 = [[Book of Ruth|Ruth]]
|Aux3 = [[Book of Ruth|Ruth]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|11|8|df=y}} (S4C Version)<br />13 November 1996 (BBC Wales Version)
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|11|08|df=yes}} (S4C version)<br />13 November 1996 (BBC Wales version)
|ShortSummary = This is the story of a woman whose name has becomes synonymous with love and fidelity. In a moving tale, [[Ruth (biblical figure)|Ruth]] follows her mother-in-law [[Naomi (biblical figure)|Naomi]] back to Naomi's native [[Bethlehem]] after the sad death of both women's husbands. Working hard in the fields to feed herself and Naomi, Ruth finds her feeling for her kinsman [[Boaz]] run deeper than gratitude for his help with the work. Prepared to marry for Naomi's sake, Ruth's loyalty touches Boaz and he decides to challenge the claim of a closer relative for Ruth's hand.
|ShortSummary = This is the story of a woman whose name has becomes synonymous with love and fidelity. In a moving tale, [[Ruth (biblical figure)|Ruth]] follows her mother-in-law [[Naomi (biblical figure)|Naomi]] back to Naomi's native [[Bethlehem]] after the sad death of both women's husbands. Working hard in the fields to feed herself and Naomi, Ruth finds her feeling for her kinsman [[Boaz]] run deeper than gratitude for his help with the work. Prepared to marry for Naomi's sake, Ruth's loyalty touches Boaz and he decides to challenge the claim of a closer relative for Ruth's hand.
| LineColor = 4B3621
| LineColor = 4B3621
Line 92: Line 88:
|Aux2 = Cel animation
|Aux2 = Cel animation
|Aux3 = [[Books of Samuel|1 Samuel]]
|Aux3 = [[Books of Samuel|1 Samuel]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|11|15|df=y}} (S4C Version)<br />20 November 1996 (BBC Wales Version)
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|11|15|df=yes}} (S4C version)<br />20 November 1996 (BBC Wales version)
|ShortSummary = [[Demonic possession|Tormented by demons]], [[Saul|King Saul]] sends for a musician, [[David]] to calm his mind, little knowing the young man will one day be his greatest general - and his greatest enemy.
|ShortSummary = [[Demonic possession|Tormented by demons]], [[Saul|King Saul]] sends for a musician, [[David]] to calm his mind, little knowing the young man will one day be his greatest general - and his greatest enemy.
| LineColor = 4B3621
| LineColor = 4B3621
Line 101: Line 97:
|Aux2 = Cel animation
|Aux2 = Cel animation
|Aux3 = [[Books of Kings|1 Kings]]
|Aux3 = [[Books of Kings|1 Kings]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|11|22|df=y}} (S4C Version)<br />27 November 1996 (BBC Wales Version)
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|11|22|df=yes}} (S4C version)<br />27 November 1996 (BBC Wales version)
|ShortSummary = [[Elijah]], the one prophet of The Lord God, sets out to save Israel from the corrupt [[Ahab|King Ahab]] and his evil [[Jezabel|Queen Jezabel]].
|ShortSummary = [[Elijah]], the one prophet of The Lord God, sets out to save Israel from the corrupt [[Ahab|King Ahab]] and his evil [[Jezabel|Queen Jezabel]]. The music used is that of the [[Felix Mendelssohn|Mendelssohn]]'s oratorio ''[[Elijah (oratorio)|Elijah]]'', with Welsh Baritone [[Bryn Terfel]] as soloist in the part of the Prophet Elijah.
| LineColor = 4B3621
| LineColor = 4B3621
}}
}}
Line 110: Line 106:
|Aux2 = [[Oil painting]]
|Aux2 = [[Oil painting]]
|Aux3 = [[Book of Daniel|Daniel]]
|Aux3 = [[Book of Daniel|Daniel]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|11|29|df=y}} (S4C Version)<br />4 December 1996 (BBC Wales Version)
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|11|29|df=yes}} (S4C version)<br />4 December 1996 (BBC Wales version)
|ShortSummary = Political intrigue and unwavering faith are the cornerstones of the story of [[Daniel]], held captive for many years under the [[List of kings of Babylon|Babylonian Kings]]. Much loved and respected by the conqueror, [[Darius the Mede|King Darius]], who appointed him governor, Daniel provoked great jealousy among the court advisers. Divine love and human resolver [[Daniel in the lions' den|enter the lions' den]] together, emerging victorious.
|ShortSummary = Political intrigue and unwavering faith are the cornerstones of the story of [[Daniel (biblical figure)|Daniel]], held captive for many years under the [[List of kings of Babylon|Babylonian Kings]]. Much loved and respected by the conqueror, [[Darius the Mede|King Darius]], who appointed him governor, Daniel provoked great jealousy among the court advisers. Divine love and human resolver [[Daniel in the lions' den|enter the lions' den]] together, emerging victorious.
| LineColor = 4B3621
| LineColor = 4B3621
}}
}}
Line 119: Line 115:
|Aux2 = Oil painting
|Aux2 = Oil painting
|Aux3 = [[Book of Jonah|Jonah]]
|Aux3 = [[Book of Jonah|Jonah]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|12|6|df=y}} (S4C Version)<br />11 December 1996 (BBC Wales Version)
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1996|12|06|df=yes}} (S4C version)<br />11 December 1996 (BBC Wales version)
|ShortSummary = The prophet [[Jonah]] rejects God's call to go to [[Nineveh]], but divine intervention, and a [[Jonah#The fish|great fish]] brings him to the evil city which he warns will be destroyed in forty days.
|ShortSummary = The prophet [[Jonah]] rejects God's call to go to [[Nineveh]], but divine intervention, and a [[Jonah#The fish|great fish]] brings him to the evil city which he warns will be destroyed in forty days.
| LineColor = 4B3621
| LineColor = 4B3621
Line 129: Line 125:
* [[Joss Ackland]] − [[Noah]], [[Samuel]]
* [[Joss Ackland]] − [[Noah]], [[Samuel]]
* [[John Alderton]] − [[Jonah]]
* [[John Alderton]] − [[Jonah]]
* [[Roger Allam]] - Chief Magus
* [[Adjoa Andoh]] − [[Ruth (biblical figure)|Ruth]]
* [[Adjoa Andoh]] − [[Ruth (biblical figure)|Ruth]]
* Oona Beeson − [[Ishmael]]
* Oona Beeson − [[Ishmael]]
Line 138: Line 135:
* Terry Dauncey − [[Shaphat]]
* Terry Dauncey − [[Shaphat]]
* [[Alan Dobie]] − [[Saul]]
* [[Alan Dobie]] − [[Saul]]
* [[Rebecca Egan]] − [[Zuleikha (tradition)|Lady Potiphar]]
* [[Philip Franks]] − [[Daniel (biblical figure)|Daniel]]
* [[Philip Franks]] − [[Daniel (biblical figure)|Daniel]]
* [[Hannah Gordon]] − Narrator
* [[Hannah Gordon]] − Narrator
Line 159: Line 155:
* Rob Lane − [[Reuben (son of Jacob)|Reuben]]
* Rob Lane − [[Reuben (son of Jacob)|Reuben]]
* [[Jane Lapotaire]] − [[Sarah]]
* [[Jane Lapotaire]] − [[Sarah]]
* Tony Leader − [[Aaron]], [[Ramesses II|Rameses]], [[Eliab]]
* Tony Leader − [[Aaron]], [[Ramesses II|Rameses]], Eliab
* [[Anton Lesser]] − Joseph
* [[Anton Lesser]] − Joseph
* [[Simon Ludders]] − [[Simeon (son of Jacob)|Simeon]]
* [[Simon Ludders]] − [[Simeon (son of Jacob)|Simeon]]
* [[Doreen Mantle]] − [[Naomi (biblical figure)|Naomi]]
* [[Doreen Mantle]] − [[Naomi (biblical figure)|Naomi]]
* [[John McAndrew]] − [[Benjamin]]
* John McAndrew − [[Benjamin]]
* [[Colin McFarlane]] − God, [[Goliath]]
* [[Colin McFarlane]] − [[God in Judaism|God]], [[Goliath]]
* [[Paul McGann]] − [[David]]
* [[Paul McGann]] − [[David]]
* [[T. P. McKenna]] − God
* [[T. P. McKenna]] − God
Line 172: Line 168:
* [[Richard O'Callaghan]] − [[Judah (son of Jacob)|Judah]]
* [[Richard O'Callaghan]] − [[Judah (son of Jacob)|Judah]]
* [[Carolyn Pickles]] − Narrator
* [[Carolyn Pickles]] − Narrator
* Christine Pritchard − [[Witch of Endor]]
* [[Christine Pritchard]] − [[Witch of Endor]]
* Sue Roderick − [[Naamah (Genesis)|Naamah]]
* Sue Roderick − [[Naamah (Genesis)|Naamah]]
* [[Ivor Roberts (actor)|Ivor Roberts]] − [[Jethro (biblical figure)|Jethro]]
* [[Ivor Roberts (actor)|Ivor Roberts]] − [[Jethro (biblical figure)|Jethro]]
* [[Clive Russell]] − [[Boaz]]
* [[Clive Russell]] − [[Boaz]]
* [[David Schofield (actor)|David Schofield]] − [[Elijah]]
* [[David Schofield (actor)|David Schofield]] − [[Elijah]]
* [[Bryn Terfel]] - [[Elijah]] (vocal soloist)
* Mark Straker − [[Angel]]
* Mark Straker − [[Angel]]
* Jonathan Tafler − [[Levi]], [[Ramesses I|Pharaoh]]
* Jonathan Tafler − [[Levi]], [[Pharaohs in the Bible#In the Book of Genesis|Pharaoh]]
* [[Stephen Thorne]] − King of [[Nineveh]]
* [[Stephen Thorne]] − King of [[Nineveh]]
* [[Philip Voss]] − [[Potiphar and his wife|Lord Potiphar]]
* [[Philip Voss]] − [[Potiphar]]
* [[Victoria Wicks]] − [[Jezebel]]
* [[Victoria Wicks]] − [[Jezebel]]
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}


==Broadcast UK history==
==Broadcast UK history==
*''[[BBC Two|BBC2]]'' (October 16, 1996 – December 11, 1996, January 6, 1997 – May 13, 1997; repeated from 1998-2006 as part of BBC2's BBC Schools daytime strand also repeated occasionally as part of the BBC Learning Zone in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2006) <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/search/0/20?order=asc&q=%22Testament+the+bible+in+animation%22&svc=9371535#search|title=Search Results - BBC Genome|website=genome.ch.bbc.co.uk|access-date=2017-10-23}}</ref>
*''[[BBC Two|BBC2]]'' (16 October 1996 – 11 December 1996, 6 January 1997 – 13 May 1997; repeated from 1998-2006 as part of BBC2's BBC Schools daytime strand also repeated occasionally as part of the BBC Learning Zone in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2006) <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/search/0/20?order=asc&q=%22Testament+the+bible+in+animation%22&svc=9371535#search|title=Search Results - BBC Genome|website=genome.ch.bbc.co.uk|access-date=2017-10-23}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/search/20/20?adv=1&media=tv&order=asc&q=%22Testament%22&svc=9371535&tf=09%3A00&tt=13%3A00&yf=1998#search|title=Search Results - BBC Genome|website=genome.ch.bbc.co.uk}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/search/20/20?adv=1&media=tv&order=asc&q=%22Testament%22&svc=9371535&tf=09%3A00&tt=13%3A00&yf=1998#search|title=Search Results - BBC Genome|website=genome.ch.bbc.co.uk}}</ref>
*''[[S4C]]'' (October 11, 1996 – December 6, 1996; in Welsh, as Testament: Y Beibl Wedi'i Animeiddio)
*''[[S4C]]'' (11 October 1996 – 6 December 1996; in Welsh, as Testament: Y Beibl Wedi'i Animeiddio)
== See also ==

* [[List of Welsh television series]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
<references />


==External links==
==External links==
Line 198: Line 199:
[[Category:1996 British television series endings]]
[[Category:1996 British television series endings]]
[[Category:1990s British animated television series]]
[[Category:1990s British animated television series]]
[[Category:S4C television programmes]]
[[Category:S4C original programming]]
[[Category:British animated television series]]
[[Category:British children's animated drama television series]]
[[Category:British television miniseries]]
[[Category:British television miniseries]]
[[Category:Christian animation]]
[[Category:Christian animation]]
[[Category:English-language television programs]]
[[Category:Welsh-language television shows]]
[[Category:British English-language television shows]]
[[Category:1990s Welsh television series]]
[[Category:1990s Welsh television series]]
[[Category:Television series based on the Bible]]
[[Category:Children's education television series]]
[[Category:BBC animated television series]]

Latest revision as of 11:18, 6 May 2024

Testament: The Bible in Animation
Also known asTestament: Y Beibl Wedi'i Animeiddio (Wales)
Testament: The Bible in Animation (US and UK)
GenreAnimation, Drama
Created byNaomi Jones
Developed byDerek W. Hayes
Written byRichard Everett
Creative directorMartin Lamb
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languagesEnglish
Welsh
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9
Production
Executive producer
  • Naomi Jones
ProducerGary Hurst
Production companiesChristmas Films, S4C and Right angle
Original release
NetworkBBC2 (UK)
S4C (Wales)
HBO (US)
Release11 October (1996-10-11) –
6 December 1996 (1996-12-06)

Testament: The Bible in Animation is a 1996 British animated series that was produced by and shown on Sianel 4 Cymru (S4C). It was also shown on the BBC. It featured animated versions of stories from the Bible, each story using its own unique style of animation, including stop-motion animation. It ran for one series of nine episodes in the United Kingdom and won one Emmy, with three nominations, in the United States. It includes the song "Adiemus" as its intro.[citation needed]

The show was produced by Christmas Films and S4C, who also created the 1992-1994 series Shakespeare: The Animated Tales and the 2000 film The Miracle Maker, sharing many of the same voice talents and styles of animation.[1]

Series overview[edit]

SeriesEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1911 October 1996 (S4C version)
16 October 1996 (BBC Wales version)		6 December 1996 (S4C version)
11 December 1996 (BBC Wales version)

Episodes[edit]

No.TitleAnimation typeBased onOriginal air date
1"Creation and the Flood"Stop motion and Paint on glassGenesis11 October 1996 (1996-10-11) (S4C version)
16 October 1996 (BBC Wales version)
As his ark crosses the drowned Earth, Noah tells his family the story of Adam and Eve, the fall of Lucifer, and the banishment from Eden.
2"Abraham"Stop motionGenesis18 October 1996 (1996-10-18) (S4C version)
23 October 1996 (BBC Wales version)
When God told Abraham that he and his wife Sarah would have a son, Abraham was astounded, for Sarah was long past child bearing age, but God assigned to Abraham the honour of being the "Father of Many Nations." Overjoyed at the birth of his son Isaac, Abraham was horrified by the next command from God, to offer his son as a sacrifice to Him.
3"Joseph"Stop motionGenesis25 October 1996 (1996-10-25) (S4C version)
30 October 1996 (BBC Wales version)
Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, Joseph uses his skills to interpret dreams and becomes seated at the right hand of the Pharaoh himself.
4"Moses"Cel animationExodus1 November 1996 (1996-11-01) (S4C version)
6 November 1996 (BBC Wales version)
Fleeing after murdering an Egyptian overseer, the Hebrew Moses settles in the land of Midian. But one day he is visited by God who instructs him to return to Egypt and, with the help of his brother Aaron and ten devastating plagues, free the Israelites from the iron grip of the pharaoh Merneptah.
5"Ruth"Stop motionRuth8 November 1996 (1996-11-08) (S4C version)
13 November 1996 (BBC Wales version)
This is the story of a woman whose name has becomes synonymous with love and fidelity. In a moving tale, Ruth follows her mother-in-law Naomi back to Naomi's native Bethlehem after the sad death of both women's husbands. Working hard in the fields to feed herself and Naomi, Ruth finds her feeling for her kinsman Boaz run deeper than gratitude for his help with the work. Prepared to marry for Naomi's sake, Ruth's loyalty touches Boaz and he decides to challenge the claim of a closer relative for Ruth's hand.
6"David and Saul"Cel animation1 Samuel15 November 1996 (1996-11-15) (S4C version)
20 November 1996 (BBC Wales version)
Tormented by demons, King Saul sends for a musician, David to calm his mind, little knowing the young man will one day be his greatest general - and his greatest enemy.
7"Elijah"Cel animation1 Kings22 November 1996 (1996-11-22) (S4C version)
27 November 1996 (BBC Wales version)
Elijah, the one prophet of The Lord God, sets out to save Israel from the corrupt King Ahab and his evil Queen Jezabel. The music used is that of the Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah, with Welsh Baritone Bryn Terfel as soloist in the part of the Prophet Elijah.
8"Daniel"Oil paintingDaniel29 November 1996 (1996-11-29) (S4C version)
4 December 1996 (BBC Wales version)
Political intrigue and unwavering faith are the cornerstones of the story of Daniel, held captive for many years under the Babylonian Kings. Much loved and respected by the conqueror, King Darius, who appointed him governor, Daniel provoked great jealousy among the court advisers. Divine love and human resolver enter the lions' den together, emerging victorious.
9"Jonah"Oil paintingJonah6 December 1996 (1996-12-06) (S4C version)
11 December 1996 (BBC Wales version)
The prophet Jonah rejects God's call to go to Nineveh, but divine intervention, and a great fish brings him to the evil city which he warns will be destroyed in forty days.

Voice cast[edit]

Broadcast UK history[edit]

  • BBC2 (16 October 1996 – 11 December 1996, 6 January 1997 – 13 May 1997; repeated from 1998-2006 as part of BBC2's BBC Schools daytime strand also repeated occasionally as part of the BBC Learning Zone in 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2006) [2]

[3]

  • S4C (11 October 1996 – 6 December 1996; in Welsh, as Testament: Y Beibl Wedi'i Animeiddio)

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. p. 842. ISBN 978-1476665993.
  2. ^ "Search Results - BBC Genome". genome.ch.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Search Results - BBC Genome". genome.ch.bbc.co.uk.

External links[edit]

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Testament:_The_Bible_in_Animation&oldid=1222512403"